Job vacancies and payroll employment were flat in August
Stronger exports and consumer spending helped restore GDP
The central bank raised its key lending rate to 3.75% on Wednesday
Household wealth expected to drop by $1.6 trillion from pandemic heights
Key rate now 3.75%, up from 0.25% in March
Downturns usually cause corporate conservatism, but this time may be different, Fitch says
About three-quarters of the pandemic war chest remains, research finds
A key source of inflation is unwinding
Weaker consumer spending is expected ahead
Economists calling for a 75-basis-point hike next week