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THE GLOBAL FINANCIAL WEEKLYSeptember 28–October 4, 2026Vol. 01 · No. 001
THE WORLD AT A GLANCE

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S&P 5007,722.72

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EUR / USD 1.12045 Oct 2026 · USD per EUR

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TOPIC NEWS · September 28–October 4, 2026

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.

U.S. Federal Reserve

Federal Reserve headquarters, Washington, D.C.
Archival context · Federal Reserve headquarters, Washington, D.C. · 2004-09-05. Dan Smith (Rdsmith4) / Wikimedia Commons; perspective and brightness edit by Dontworry. Image source · Usage terms. Display cropped to fit. Full credits.

A Slower Jobs Report Meets a Fed Still Focused on Prices

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.

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Federal Reserve headquarters, Washington, D.C.
Archival context · Federal Reserve headquarters, Washington, D.C. · 2004-09-05. Dan Smith (Rdsmith4) / Wikimedia Commons; perspective and brightness edit by Dontworry. Image source · Usage terms. Display cropped to fit. Full credits.

The Fed’s Balance Sheet Is Not a Stock-Market Thermostat

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.

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