Summary
Inflation in the U.S. recently increased by 2.7% compared to last year, which is less than many expected. A new jobs report showed weak growth and the highest unemployment rate in four years. These factors might support more interest rate cuts in 2026.
Key Facts
- Inflation rose by 2.7% over the past year.
- This inflation rate was lower than many economists predicted.
- A new jobs report was recently released after a delay.
- The report showed weak job growth.
- The unemployment rate is the highest it has been in four years.
- These economic conditions might lead to more interest rate cuts in 2026.
- Geoff Bennett and Austan Goolsbee discussed these economic trends.
