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federal reserve policy

Mar 5, 2026

US jobless claims steady as labor market remains stable

US jobless claims held steady at 213,000 as layoffs fell and productivity remained strong, signaling a stable labor market and steady Federal Reserve policy.

Feb 27, 2026

US producer prices jump in January on tariff pressures

U.S. producer prices rose 0.5% in January as tariffs and higher margins pushed costs up, reinforcing expectations the Federal Reserve will delay interest rate cuts.

Feb 26, 2026

US jobless claims rise slightly; rate steady

U.S. weekly jobless claims rise to 212,000 as unemployment rate seen steady at 4.3% in February amid stable labor market conditions.

Feb 9, 2026

NY Fed survey shows lower inflation expectations in January

NY Fed survey shows January inflation expectations fell to 3.1% as job market confidence improved, though Americans reported growing financial and credit concerns.

Feb 6, 2026

US consumer sentiment hits six-month high, business outlook mixed

U.S. consumer sentiment hit a six-month high in February, signaling mixed business outlook as inflation concerns ease but labor market and spending risks persist.

Jan 8, 2026

US consumers more worried about job market, New York Fed says

US consumers grew more concerned about the job market in December, New York Fed data shows, as inflation expectations rose and job loss fears increased.

Dec 30, 2025

Chicago Fed sees December US unemployment rate at 4.6%

Chicago Fed estimates the US unemployment rate held at 4.6% in December as hiring and layoffs showed little change ahead of official BLS data.

Sep 30, 2025

US consumer confidence falls as inflation and job worries grow

U.S. consumer confidence dropped in September to its lowest since April as Americans grew more pessimistic about inflation, jobs and the economic outlook.