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October 22, 2026

“No fire” aspect of the labor economy still intact

Stable jobless claims reinforce a resilient labor market, with little evidence of deterioration and enough underlying firmness to give the Fed greater latitude to focus on inflation.
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October 15, 2026

September retail sales show resilience despite persistent inflation

Retail sales rebound in September, showing consumers’ continued resilience. However, the underlying data was less encouraging for retailers with the critical holiday season approaching.
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October 14, 2026

Inflation progress stalls as September CPI comes in above expectations

September inflation came in hotter than expected, underscoring that the path back to the Fed’s 2% target remains uneven and keeping the potential for additional rate hikes on the table.
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