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Third Quarter GDP Growth Accelerated, Underscoring the Economy’s Resilience

Real GDP increased at a n annualized 3.4% in the third quarter in the initial print.

October 29 2026 | Jay Hawkins

FOMC Holds Fed Funds Rate Steady; Two Dissents for Rate Hike

The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) kept the fed funds rate in a
range between 3.75% and 4.00%.

October 28 2026 | Gus Faucher

Core inflation hotter than expected, October hike back in play

Core CPI came in above expectations, increasing 0.33% against an expectation of 0.2%.

October 14 2026 | Brian LeBlanc

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Data Releases

Real After-Tax Income Fell in September, With Real Spending Flat

Nominal personal income rose 0.2% in September, the weakest growth since April.

October 29 2026 | Gus Faucher

September Goods Trade Deficit Reached Its Largest Level Outside the Early-2025 Trade Surge

The international goods trade deficit widened 2.1% in September.

October 28 2026 | Ershang Liang

Consumer Confidence Unexpectedly Improved in October

Consumer confidence improved to 91.7 in October after falling for three straight months.

October 27 2026 | Jay Hawkins

U.S. Home Prices Rise Further in August Amid Tight Inventory

The seasonally adjusted S&P Cotality Case-Shiller Home Price Index increased for a fourth consecutive month in August.

October 27 2026 | Ershang Liang

Initial Jobless Claims Slip Below 200K

Initial jobless claims fell slightly in the week ending October 17.

October 22 2026 | Jay Hawkins

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index Was Flat in September

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index (LEI) was unchanged in September.

October 22 2026 | Jay Hawkins

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