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SF FedViews

Fed Signals Dovish Pivot as Economy Faces Uneven Inflation and Softening Labor Market

The Federal Reserve is poised for a significant shift towards monetary policy easing, as revealed in the latest SF FedViews publication released today, October 16, 2025. Sylvain Leduc, Executive Vice President and Director of Research at the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, presented a nuanced economic assessment, highlighting an

Federal Reserve

Boston Fed President Susan Collins Advocates for Further 2025 Rate Cuts Amidst Labor Market Concerns

Boston Federal Reserve President Susan Collins has emerged as a prominent voice within the central bank, recently advocating for additional interest rate cuts in 2025. Her statements, made on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, during engagements in Boston, signal a potential shift in the Fed's monetary policy trajectory, emphasizing

Jerome Powell

Powell's Pivotal Address: Markets Brace for Fed's Next Move Amidst Shifting Economic Tides

As the U.S. economy navigates a complex period of moderating growth, persistent inflation, and a softening labor market, all eyes are fixed on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. His highly anticipated speech on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at the National Association for Business Economics (NABE) Annual Meeting in Philadelphia,

Federal Reserve

Waller Sounds Alarm on 'Negative Job Growth,' Signaling Deeper Fed Cuts Ahead

Washington D.C. – October 10, 2025 – Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller delivered a stark warning today, Friday, October 10, 2025, sending ripples through financial markets with his assertion of "negative job growth" and a significantly stalling U.S. labor market. Speaking on CNBC's "Squawk Box,

Federal Reserve

Federal Reserve Signals Further Rate Cuts Amid Cooling Labor Market and Easing Inflation Concerns

Federal Reserve officials are signaling a strong likelihood of additional interest rate cuts through the remainder of 2025, a pivot in monetary policy primarily driven by increasing concerns over a softening labor market and a more optimistic, albeit cautious, outlook on inflation. This proactive stance marks a significant shift, indicating

Federal Reserve

Federal Reserve at a Crossroads: Deep Divisions Cloud Future Interest Rate Path

The Federal Reserve finds itself at a critical juncture, grappling with significant internal divisions over the trajectory of interest rates. While a majority of officials have supported recent rate reductions aimed at bolstering a cooling labor market and managing inflation risks, a vocal minority remains cautious, advocating for a more

AI

Neel Kashkari's AI Paradox: Fewer Job Losses, Higher Interest Rates?

Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis President Neel Kashkari has recently offered a thought-provoking perspective on artificial intelligence (AI), challenging conventional wisdom that AI will lead to widespread job displacement. Instead, Kashkari posits that the massive capital investment required for AI infrastructure could exert upward pressure on interest rates, even as

ISM Services PMI

Service Sector Stalls: ISM Report Reveals Weak Hiring and Stagnant Business Activity, Signaling Economic Headwinds

New York, NY – October 3, 2025 – The U.S. services sector, a critical engine of economic growth, has hit a significant roadblock. According to the latest Institute for Supply Management (ISM) Services PMI report, released today, the sector registered a stagnant 50 percent in September, marking a precarious breakeven point

U.S. Unemployment Data

U.S. Labor Market in the Dark: Federal Shutdown Delays Crucial Unemployment Data

The U.S. economy finds itself navigating treacherous waters as a federal government shutdown, initiated on October 1, 2025, has led to an immediate and critical delay in the release of vital unemployment data. This unprecedented blackout of economic information has plunged the nation's understanding of its labor

Chicago Fed

Chicago Fed's Real-Time Unemployment Gauge Signals Steady Labor Market at 4.3% Amidst Data Delays

Chicago, IL – October 2, 2025 – The financial markets are closely scrutinizing new data points as the US economy navigates a complex landscape of inflation concerns and growth projections. In a recent and particularly timely development, the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago (Chicago Fed) released its "real-time" estimate for

OPEC+

OPEC+ Signals Oil Abundance Amidst U.S. Job Market Contraction: A Dual Challenge for Global Markets

The global financial landscape on October 2, 2025, is navigating a complex interplay of forces, as significant developments from the OPEC+ alliance and the latest ADP employment report send divergent yet equally impactful signals. While OPEC+ appears to be ushering in an era of increased oil supply, potentially driving down

Federal Reserve

Federal Reserve Navigates Treacherous Waters: Rate Cut Hopes Clouded by Data Blackout Amidst Government Shutdown

As October 1, 2025 dawns, the Federal Reserve finds itself ensnared in a complex economic predicament, grappling with the urgent need to stimulate a faltering labor market while simultaneously battling stubbornly high inflation. This delicate balancing act has been severely complicated by a federal government shutdown, which has effectively cut