Economists now think the rate could stay at 2% for months — and possibly into 2027
The report was delayed by the U.S. government shutdown
Growth will be challenged by a record drop in students, temporary workers
Central bank governor also touches on role in regulating stablecoins
Grocery store prices jumped 4.7% year-over-year as travel, gas costs eased
Despite uncertainty, modest growth, declining rates to support credit: Fitch
More affordable housing may be quickly absorbed by "undoubling": CIBC
The Fed may hold off on cutting rates, at least in January: Powell
The central bank lowered its key interest rate by one percentage point this year
U.S. central bank may get clearer jobs and inflation picture in January when backlogged data is released