Federal Reserve

Federal Reserve on the Brink: Stalling Inflation and Weak Spending Fueling Rate Cut Expectations

Federal Reserve

Federal Reserve on the Brink: Stalling Inflation and Weak Spending Fueling Rate Cut Expectations

The United States economy is at a critical juncture, with recent economic data painting a picture of persistent, albeit stalling, inflation coupled with noticeably weak consumer spending. This delicate balance is exerting immense pressure on the Federal Reserve, significantly influencing its monetary policy decisions and amplifying market expectations for imminent

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PPI Data Reveals Nuanced Disinflation Across Key Commodities, Shaping Market Liquidity and Growth Prospects

PPI

PPI Data Reveals Nuanced Disinflation Across Key Commodities, Shaping Market Liquidity and Growth Prospects

The recent Producer Price Index (PPI) data for November 2025 paints a nuanced picture of the U.S. economy, signaling a continued easing of producer-level inflation while simultaneously revealing significant divergences in price movements across key industry commodities. This complex interplay has immediate and far-reaching implications for market liquidity, influencing

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Retail Sales Disappointment Casts Shadow, Moderating S&P 500 and Nasdaq Gains Amidst Rate Cut Hopes

Financial Markets

Retail Sales Disappointment Casts Shadow, Moderating S&P 500 and Nasdaq Gains Amidst Rate Cut Hopes

November 25, 2025 – The highly anticipated, albeit significantly delayed, September 2025 retail sales report has finally landed, painting a picture of moderating consumer spending that sent a ripple of caution through financial markets. Released today, November 25, 2025, after a protracted 43-day government shutdown, the data revealed a weaker-than-expected performance,

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