inflation
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Only 29,000 Jobs Added in September: The Labor Market Finally Blinked
The U.S. economy added only 29,000 nonfarm payroll jobs in September 2026, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The result missed the roughly 84,000-job consensus estimate reported by CNBC and other financial outlets. Continue reading
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Consumer Confidence Just Hit an 81.9 Low While Jobs Data Says Everything Is Fine, Who’s Right?
The short answer is that both signals can be accurate. The labor market remains stable by several traditional measures. At the same time, households are reporting that the economy feels increasingly difficult. The September 2026 Consumer Confidence Index captures that… Continue reading
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Stocks Snap a Four-Day Slide as Oil Retreats : But Rate Fears Aren’t Over
U.S. stocks snapped a four-day losing streak on Friday, September 11, 2026. The rebound followed a retreat in oil prices and an August inflation report that came in near expectations. The rally did not erase the underlying risk. Core inflation… Continue reading
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Inflation Is Outpacing Wages Again: What August’s 3.4% CPI Means for Your Paycheck
Photo: Daniel Brzdęk, via Unsplash. August delivered a clear message to American households: prices are still rising faster than pay, and energy costs are increasing the pressure. The Consumer Price Index rose 3.4% over the year in August, according to… Continue reading
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August CPI Preview: The Inflation Report That Could Decide the Fed’s September Move
Photo: AgnosticPreachersKid via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0. The August Consumer Price Index report is positioned to become the decisive economic release before the Federal Reserve’s September policy meeting. One calendar correction matters. The Bureau of Labor Statistics… Continue reading
