Economic Indicators

Inflation drops to a two-year low in Europe

Annual rate pegged at 4.3% this month, a drop from 5.2% in August

September 29, 2023

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Higher gas prices lift inflation gauge but underlying price pressures remain mild

Latest report raises speculation that the Fed will leave interest rates unchanged at its next meeting

By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |September 29, 2023

4 min read

Statistics Canada reports real GDP essentially unchanged in July

Services-producing industries gained 0.1% in the month, goods-producing industries contracted 0.3%

By The Canadian Press |September 29, 2023

2 min read

What would a U.S. government shutdown mean?

Impacts to Social Security, travel, student loans and more explained

By Wyatte Grantham-Philips, The Associated Press |September 28, 2023

6 min read