US economy: the latest numbers

The numbers behind the headlines, from official sources via FRED, each with what it means for you.

CPI inflation 3.35% August 2026
Core CPI inflation 2.45% August 2026
PCE inflation 3.42% August 2026
Jobs report (nonfarm payrolls) +29K jobs September 2026
Unemployment rate 4.20% September 2026
Fed funds rate 4.00% Oct 12, 2026
GDP growth 2.20% Q2 2026
30-year mortgage rate 7.40% Oct 8, 2026
10-year Treasury yield 5.22% Oct 8, 2026
Initial jobless claims 197K Oct 3, 2026

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