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BEA Cancels Q3 Advance GDP, Sets First Estimate for Dec. 23 After Shutdown

A shutdown-driven backlog forces an abbreviated GDP schedule, leaving policymakers with fewer official signals.

Bessent Says Trump Likely to Name Next Fed Chair Before Christmas

Fed Rift Deepens as Miran Urges 50‑bp December Cut While Economists Lean to 25‑bp

Fed’s Waller Backs More Cuts, Urges Cautious Quarter-Point Moves

Treasury’s Bessent Praises Bullard After Two-Hour Interview in Fed Chair Search

Trump Advances Plan to Pack Fed With Rate-Cut Allies

Trump Calls for Full-Point Fed Rate Cut Despite Fed’s Steady Stance

Fed’s Waller Leaves Door Open for 2025 Rate Cuts on Tariff Outlook

Fed Officials Signal No Rate Cuts Before September Amid Tariff Uncertainty