With holiday spending forecasts slashed, the tariff legal battle now on the Supreme Court’s doorstep, and rapidly softening labor conditions, the economy is approaching a turning point. Keep an eye on Friday’s August jobs report—a poor showing could cement expectations for a mid-September Fed rate cut, while any surprise positives may offer a temporary breather. For investors, the real question is: Will record-high stock prices meet reality as consumers hold back and policy uncertainty grows?
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What to Watch Next
All eyes turn to this week’s dual inflation reports—the Producer Price Index (Wednesday) and Consumer Price Index (Thursday)
What to Watch Next
Is the US in a slowdown, or something more? All eyes are on the closely watched August jobs report and
What to Watch Next
What’s the signal amid all this noise? Watch the ECB and Federal Reserve meetings for clues on rate direction