Strong sales suggest the economy may not slow as much in the final three months of the year as previously expected
The latest reading is good news for the central bank ahead of its Oct. 25 rate decision
Companies missing interest payments signal effects of strains
Record amounts of corporate debt to come due over the next five years
The gap between perception and actual inflation is unusually wide
Federal deficit projected to rise to $46.5 billion in 2023-24, up from an estimated $38.7 billion for 2022-23
Banks to bear the brunt of fee increase, as case volumes jump
Governors held key interest rate steady last month, but signalled they haven't closed the door to more rate hikes if needed
But prices continue to rise faster than is consistent with the Fed's 2% target
Defaults still low, but DBRS on guard for deteriorating financials