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US Consumer Confidence Dips as Worries Over Economic Future Grow
The Conference Board's October index edged down to 94.6, as pessimism about the job market and business conditions overshadowed a more positive view of the present.
US Private Sector Job Growth Rebounds, Clouding Fed Rate Cut Outlook
Preliminary October data shows a surprise gain of approximately 57,000 jobs, reversing two months of losses and challenging market hopes for imminent monetary easing.
US Firms Tap Brakes on Price Hikes, Hinting at Inflation Cool-Down
A new survey shows companies are absorbing rising costs, signaling concerns over consumer demand and potentially giving the Federal Reserve more policy leeway.
Subprime Auto Delinquencies Hit Record High, Flashing Warning Signs
The rate of seriously late payments for subprime car loans has surpassed 2009 levels, a key indicator of rising financial stress among American consumers.
US Consumer Sentiment Hits Five-Month Low on Inflation Fears
University of Michigan index falls to 53.6, signaling potential headwinds for consumer spending and the broader economy.
Shutdown Blinds Fed as Key Inflation Report Delayed
The ongoing government shutdown has postponed the release of critical inflation data, forcing the Federal Reserve to navigate monetary policy with an incomplete picture of the economy.
Markets on Edge for Delayed September Inflation Report
The critical CPI data, postponed by a government shutdown, will heavily influence the Federal Reserve's timeline for future interest rate cuts.
US Shutdown Halts $170M in Daily Small Business Lending
SBA loan freeze creates a significant credit crunch for Main Street as the economic cost of the government shutdown escalates, now estimated at $7 billion per week.