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Jefferson Urges a Slow Path Toward Neutral as Data Gaps Cloud the Fed’s Next Move

Federal Reserve Vice Chair Jefferson supports a cautious approach after the recent rate cut, emphasizing slow, data-driven policy moves as rates edge closer to neutral. With risks shifting toward employment and data delays clouding visibility, the Fed remains divided and noncommittal about further cuts.
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Partial Data, Deep Divide: The Fed’s December Call Gets Harder
Delayed economic data due to the federal shutdown complicates the Federal Reserve's December rate decision. With discord among officials and patchy inflation and jobs reports, policymakers are deeply divided on whether to cut rates further. Expect a tense, data-dependent FOMC meeting.
Canada’s Inflation Slows to 2.2% in October: Gasoline and Groceries Lead the Cooldown
Canada's inflation cooled to 2.2% year-over-year in October 2025, mainly due to lower gasoline and food prices, while shelter and core inflation remained elevated near 3%. The Bank of Canada is expected to hold policy steady as markets welcomed the cooling data, but persistent service inflation may complicate the path to the 2% target.

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