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The week in reporting and analysis. September 28–October 4, 2026.
Labor Markets, Consumer Balance Sheets & Demographics
Thousands of jobs
Sources: [1] BLS September Employment Situation · 2026-10-02
September payroll growth was modest and prior months were revised lower; the latest consumption figures describe a consumer still spending, but with less monthly saving.
Read the report →Inflation Tracker
% year over year
Sources: [1] BEA Personal Income and Outlays, August 2026 · 2026-09-30; [3] BLS CPI, August 2026 · 2026-09-11
August U.S. PCE prices and September euro-area estimates show different measures, but a common problem: headline pressure remains above central-bank goals.
Read the report →U.S. Federal Reserve
The week brought new employment evidence after a September rate increase, while the central bank’s projections continue to distinguish a conditional outlook from a commitment.
Read the report →Non-U.S. Central Banking
% nominal annual rate
Sources: [3] BoJ money-market guideline decision · 2026-09-18; [4] BoE September MPC summary and minutes · 2026-09-17; [5] SNB September monetary-policy assessment · 2026-09-24; [6] ECB September monetary-policy decision · 2026-09-10
ECB collateral changes and new Bank of Japan meeting opinions show why implementation details deserve a place beside headline policy rates.
Read the report →Monetary Policies
% cash-rate target
Sources: [1] RBA September 29 monetary-policy decision · 2026-09-29
The RBA’s September 29 increase highlights renewed inflation pressure; exchange-rate and interest-rate systems still require different measures of policy.
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