Economic News

Fed's Fear Meter Hints at Stagnation, Not Stagflation

Federal Reserve officials, already expected to cut interest rates next week, may also be closer to settling a months-long debate over the risks of stagflation after recent data showed longstanding weakness in hiring and easing inflation concerns.

Morgan Stanley Expects 3 Interest Rate Cuts This Year

Morgan Stanley said Friday it expects the U.S. Federal Reserve to cut interest rates in all three of its meetings this year, after data showed U.S. consumer prices increased by the most in seven months in August.

UK economy stalls in July, as slowdown sets in

Economists expect a slowdown to take hold of the U.K. in the latter half of 2025.