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US government shutdown impacts federal data and markets
October 02, 2025 Àwòrán tí AI ṣe
A US government shutdown began on October 1, 2025, hindering the Federal Reserve's access to key economic data amid considerations for interest rate cuts. The event has led to a decline in the dollar, positioning it for its worst annual drop in 22 years, while prediction markets forecast the shutdown lasting nearly two weeks. Investors have turned to bitcoin as a safe haven, driving its price higher.
Fed's Goolsbee says central bank positioned for further rate cuts
Chicago Federal Reserve President Austan Goolsbee stated that the U.S. central bank is well positioned to lower interest rates further if economic data supports it. In a CNBC interview, he highlighted cooling inflation and a solid labor market as key factors. The remarks follow the Fed's recent half-percentage-point rate cut.
Wall Street Closes Lower Amid Rate-Cut Doubts
Major U.S. stock indexes ended lower on September 25, 2025, as fresh economic data heightened uncertainty over the Federal Reserve's interest rate trajectory. Investors grappled with mixed signals from consumer confidence and manufacturing reports, which suggested persistent inflationary pressures and tempered expectations for aggressive rate cuts. The downturn reflects broader anxieties about economic resilience in a high-interest environment.
US August Jobs Report Shows Slowdown
September 12, 2025 Ti AI ṣe iroyin
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics released the August 2025 jobs report on September 5, revealing that employers added only 22,000 jobs, below expectations, while the unemployment rate rose to 4.3%. This data signaled a stalling labor market, boosting expectations for Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. Markets reacted with stocks slipping after initial highs and Treasury yields hitting five-month lows.
US August CPI Rises 2.9 Percent
September 12, 2025 Ti AI ṣe iroyin
The US Consumer Price Index for August 2025 increased by 2.9% year-over-year, as reported on September 11, exceeding forecasts of 2.7% and indicating persistent inflation. This data bolstered expectations for Federal Reserve rate adjustments while easing some economic concerns.