Labor Market
Chicago, IL – September 23, 2025 – The latest advance report from the Chicago Fed Labor Market Indicators (CFLMI) for September 2025 paints a picture of a decelerating labor market, offering both potential relief for inflation-wary central bankers and a cautionary signal for economic growth. While the Layoffs and Other Separations Rate
US Economy
U.S. business activity experienced a notable slowdown for the second consecutive month in September 2025, according to the latest Flash US PMI data. The S&P Global US PMI Composite Output Index, a key gauge of economic health, dipped from 54.6 in August to 53.6, marking
Federal Reserve
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's recent remarks, cautioning against a "no risk-free path" and labeling equity prices as "fairly highly valued," sent a tremor through U.S. financial markets today. While the broader S&P 500 (SP500) saw a 0.6% downturn, the
Technology
The technology sector, a long-standing titan of market performance, experienced a significant setback today, emerging as one of the bottom performers in the S&P 500 with a 1.3% decline. This downturn was largely triggered by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's cautionary remarks regarding "highly
Federal Reserve
The Federal Reserve's latest Summary of Economic Projections (SEP) released in September 2025 has offered a nuanced yet largely optimistic outlook for the U.S. economy, indicating a slight upward revision to its real GDP growth forecast for 2025, alongside higher projections for 2026 and 2027. This adjustment
Federal Reserve
The Federal Reserve finds itself in a precarious balancing act as persistently elevated inflation continues to hover above its long-term 2% target. With the latest projections indicating a return to the target only by 2028, and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell explicitly warning of near-term upside risks, the central bank
Federal Reserve
The Federal Reserve delivered a significant shift in its monetary policy in September 2025, enacting a 25-basis point reduction in the target range for the federal funds rate, bringing it to 4.0%-4.25%. This move marks the first interest rate cut since December 2024, signaling a cautious but
FOMC
A significant and widening divergence of views among members of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) on the future trajectory of interest rates is sending ripples of uncertainty through financial markets. While some influential voices, notably newly appointed Fed Governor Stephen Miran, are advocating for significantly faster and steeper rate
Federal Reserve
The U.S. economy is at a critical juncture, with a discernible weakening in labor market conditions prompting a significant shift in the Federal Reserve's monetary policy. Recent data revealing slowing job gains and an uptick in the unemployment rate has compelled the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC)
Cryptocurrency
The cryptocurrency market is currently enduring a significant downturn, dubbed 'Red September,' as its overall capitalization shrinks substantially. This sharp correction has seen major digital assets like Bitcoin (BTC) trading around $112,071 and Ethereum (ETH) around $4,191, both facing considerable selling pressure. The market's
Macroeconomics
Global financial markets are treading a cautious path today, September 23, 2025, as a complex interplay of macroeconomic forces dictates investor sentiment. While the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) offered a glimmer of short-term optimism by revising its global and U.S. growth forecasts upwards for 2025, this
Labor Market
The U.S. labor market is signaling a notable deceleration, with recent data painting a picture of rising unemployment and sluggish job growth. This shift has profound implications, prompting the Federal Reserve to re-engage with interest rate cuts and casting a shadow over consumer confidence and spending patterns. As the