📊 Fed Signals Fewer 2026 Rate Cuts

December 12, 2025

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Here's what's happening today:

🌟 Texas leads US in job growth
💰 Costco reports strong Q1 fiscal 2026 results
📉 Fed hints at fewer rate cuts in 2026
🔗 CFTC's digital assets pilot program gains praise
📊 Unemployment claims rise amid labor market concerns
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🌟 Texas Sets Record with Leading Job Growth in the US Link
  • Texas achieved record highs in employment and labor force size in September.
  • The state added 168,000 jobs over the past year, outpacing national growth.
  • Governor Abbott announced grants to support job training and education.
💰 Costco Reports Strong Fiscal 2026 Q1 Performance Link
  • Costco's net sales rose by 8.2% in the first quarter of fiscal 2026.
  • The company reported a net income of $2,001 million, up from last year.
  • Costco operates 923 warehouses globally, with a strong e-commerce presence.
📉 Fed Signals Fewer Rate Cuts in 2026 Amid Economic Uncertainty Link
  • The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter point, with some dissent.
  • Fed Chair Powell indicated a shift to a wait-and-see approach for future cuts.
  • Economic factors, including AI and tariffs, could influence future rate decisions.
🔗 CFTC's Digital Assets Pilot Program Boosts Tokenized Collateral Use Link
  • The CFTC's new program allows tokenized digital assets as collateral in derivatives markets.
  • Novarra BBX supports the initiative, highlighting its potential to modernize market practices.
  • The pilot aligns with Novarra's focus on secure, compliant digital asset settlement.
📊 Rising Unemployment Claims Highlight Labor Market Challenges Link
  • Unemployment benefit applications rose to 236,000, exceeding forecasts.
  • The Fed cut rates due to concerns over a weakening job market.
  • Jobless claims remain historically low, but hiring is sluggish.

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