Global monetary policy set to sync up as the Fed begins to ease
Polled Americans continue to cite inflation as a leading concern
The country dropped in Natixis IM’s annual ranking amid weak demand for domestic jobs
Most of the index's sectors reported higher earnings, S&P reports
Central bank also wonders how AI could affect inflation
The period covered was largely marked by people anticipating and then delighting in rate cuts
The central bank cut its key interest rate earlier this month for the third time this year
Inflation in the U.K. held steady at an annual rate of 2.2% in August, still above the bank’s goal
Move reflects new focus on bolstering the job market
Sept. 4 deliberations reveal concern that high rates could push inflation down by more than necessary