We're going to start on the economy as the outlook for the Federal Reserve here and as we see a plan to end the government shutdown beginning to take shape. Joining us here first on CNBC is Federal Reserve Governor Steven Myin. Welcome.It's nice to have you. >> Hi, thanks for having me back. >> Does the does the shutdown impact or change your view of what's happening with the economy right now.>> You know, not really because the shutdown what the shutdown does is it depresses GDP growth in the quarter when ...

Despite some growing consumer concerns, some signs of strength in CNBC's latest retail monitor report. For that, we'll turn to Steve Leeman this morning. Hi, Steve.Hey, Car. Yeah, consumer spending bounced back in October after a pretty sharp fall in September with gains in the CNBC NRF retail monitor across most sectors, adding up to a strong start for retail in the fourth quarter. That could be good for the holiday season.The retail monitor, we get actual credit card spending data from Affinity Solutions. ...

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What's guiding your assessment of where we are. So I'm looking at both inflation and productivity. And if you look at inflation, you're seeing that it's been pretty contained so far in the goods prices which have been directly tariff.And then you look at the other parts of inflation, you just don't see much of a run up. So that's good news. In inflation expectations, what people expect remain very well anchored.Look at productivity and you see that productivity is rising, GDP growth is rising while the labo ...

Last week's economic data sent mixed signals. Consumer sentiment plummeted to a near-record low on economic anxiety, and the manufacturing sector continued its long contraction. However, the services sector rebounded into expansion, while the ADP jobs report showed modest job growth, albeit within a softening labor trend. These conflicting data points, combined with the ongoing government shutdown and concerns over high tech valuations, ultimately led the S&P 500 to its first weekly loss in over a month. AD ...

CNBC and the National Retail Federation out with the latest retail monitor. Steve Leeman joins us right now with those details. Good morning, Steve. >> Morning, Becky.Consumer spending bounced back in October after a sharp fall in September with the gains in the CNBC NRF retail monitor across most sectors adding up to a a good and a strong start for retail in the fourth quarter. Here's the data. The retail monitor powered by actual credit card spending data from Affinity Solutions shows retail Xauto and gas ...

The US BLS is supposed to release the October CPI report on Thursday October 13th, although this is uncertain due to the ongoing shutdown. Either way, the market analysts released the consensus expectations. Overall, analysts expect thatAnalyst’s Disclosure:I/we have a beneficial short position in the shares of SPX either through stock ownership, options, or other derivatives. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha ...

Macro Signals 2025. Photo by BeInCrypto Three key macro signals just turned, and investors may be underestimating what that means for the next leg of both traditional and crypto markets. Inflation is steady but not falling, liquidity appears frozen but only temporarily, and the business cycle’s weakest point may already be behind us. December, as analysts warn, could be “very interesting.” Inflation Holds Steady as Policy Pressure Eases Real-time inflation data from Truflation, a blockchain-based gauge, ...

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Today’s CD rates still hover well above the national average. The Federal Reserve reduced its target interest rate three times in 2024 and recently announced its second rate cut of 2025. This has a ripple effect on deposit account rates, which means now could be your last chance to lock in today's high rates with a certificate of deposit (CD). Here’s a look at today’s best CD rates and where you can find the best offers. Best CD rates today As of November 10, 2025, the highest CD rate is 4.25% APY. This ...