Five Charts for the Week That Was: September 19, 2025
Chief Economist Jeanette Garretty provides 5 economic charts covering topics including inflation, US consumer sentiment and demand, as well as job revisions and jobless claims.
Three Cuts in Sight – Markets Aligned and Calm – Shutdown Looms – September 19, 2025
Good morning, The highlight of the week was the Fed officially beginning a new easing cycle. On Wednesday, it delivered the expected 25 bps cut, bringing the Fed Funds target range to 4.00–4.25%, with the lower bound (4.00%) serving as the reference point. The Fed’s dot-plot signaled two additional 25 bps cuts before year-end—one at […]