With official jobs data unavailable due to the US government shutdown since October 1, markets turned to the Federal Reserve’s Beige Book for a pulse on the economy. It merely confirmed what previous official data showed—tepid business and economic activity that had earlier spurred the Fed to cut interest rates in hopes of jumpstarting a muted labor market.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Monday signaled the likelihood of further monetary policy easing, saying recent data suggest little change in inflation and employment conditions since the central bank’s last rate cut in September.
A fresh bout of uncertainty and mounting anticipation of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut added glitter to gold, pushing it to a record high on Tuesday.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signaled Friday that the U.S. central bank may cut interest rates at its next policy meeting in September, citing growing risks to the labor market and ongoing inflation pressures.
Members of The Ateneo de Manila Grade School and High School Golf team individually garnered strong finishes at the recently concluded US Kids Philippines Fall Season Tour at Eagle Ridge Golf and Country Club last September 26-27, 2026.
Prime Waste Solutions (PWS) is broadening its environmental initiatives in host communities, complementing its large-scale waste management operations with coastal cleanup, reforestation and recycling programs.