Figures point to a mostly strong economy with inflation still elevated
Finance leaders say the actions will hurt consumers
Core prices increased 2.6% from a year earlier, above Fed's target
BoC governor warns central bank independence is crucial to price stability
Move sparks backlash, support for Fed independence
Move ramps up Trump administration's targeting of independent agency
Also, the CBO projects that real GDP growth in the U.S. will rise to 2.2% in 2026
Fitch has a neutral outlook for global banks, amid resilient economy
The Fed may hold off on cutting rates, at least in January: Powell
U.S. central bank may get clearer jobs and inflation picture in January when backlogged data is released