The Federal Reserve is widely expected to cut interest rates at next week’s policy meeting on Sep. 17. Will Thursday’s report on consumer inflation in August play along?
Daily Archives: September 9, 2025
Macro Briefing: 9 September 2025
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index ticked up in August, above the 52-year average level. “Optimism increased slightly in August with more owners reporting stronger sales expectations and improved earnings,” said NFIB Chief Economist Bill Dunkelberg. “While owners have cited an improvement in overall business health, labor quality remained the top issue on Main Street.”
