Kathrin Forrest of Capital Group says analyzing company fundamentals trumps trying to anticipate broader market direction
Slowdown in September followed two months of faster price rises
Survey shows the effects of inflation and higher borrowing costs
Rates staying higher will continue to drive credit outlook, Moody's says
Withdrawal of Covid-19 support, higher interest rates and softening consumer spending are challenges
Labour market is softening in the face of higher interest rates
A modest 150,000 U.S. jobs were created in the month amid higher borrowing rates
Still, the average home price rose 3.5% year over year
Leaves the door open to further rate hikes if inflation pressures should accelerate in the months ahead
Economists estimate that sharp losses in the stock and bond markets will have a depressive effect on the economy