U.S. retail spending increased at a slower clip in September, according to a report delayed by more than a month due to the government shutdown

The data suggests consumers closed out the summer months on a weaker footing. 2025-11-25 13:49:00 Harriet Torry

Continue ReadingU.S. retail spending increased at a slower clip in September, according to a report delayed by more than a month due to the government shutdown

Allies of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell have laid the groundwork for him to push a rate cut through a divided committee at December’s meeting even though it could draw multiple dissents

A divided committee, missing data and a whiff of stagflation present a choice between two paths—each with drawbacks. 2025-11-25 02:00:00 Nick Timiraos

Continue ReadingAllies of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell have laid the groundwork for him to push a rate cut through a divided committee at December’s meeting even though it could draw multiple dissents