Is the Economy Getting Better or Worse? The Fed Says It's Hard to Tell
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→ WHAT IT COVERS Federal Reserve cuts rates amid government shutdown data blackout, creating uncertainty about December policy decisions and economic direction. → KEY QUESTIONS ANSWERED - What data does the Fed need for policy decisions? - Will the Fed cut rates again in December? → KEY TOPICS DISCUSSED - Fed Policy Uncertainty: Government shutdown eliminates key labor market data, forcing Fed to rely on anecdotal evidence from companies like Visa and Chipotle. Chair Powell describes contentious internal debate about December rate cuts, with growing chorus of officials expressing reservations about further reductions. → NOTABLE MOMENT Powell unusually emphasizes December rate cut is not foregone conclusion, repeating the warning and stating he really means it. 💼 SPONSORS [{"name": "US Bank", "url": "usbank.com"}] 🏷️ Federal Reserve, Interest Rates, Government Shutdown