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Macro and rates coverage for inflation, labor data, interest rates, central banks, bond yields, the yield curve, GDP, PMI, and financial conditions. Source-first, no-advice explainers.
Interest RatesMacro & Rates
Will Mortgage Rates Go Down in 2026? What the 10-Year Yield and Fed Show
30-year mortgage is 6.59% (May 28). MBA forecasts 6.50% for 2026. What pushes rates lower, what keeps them stuck, and next Fed checkpoints.
InflationMacro & Rates
IRS Layoffs 2025–2026: What DOGE Staff Cuts Mean for Refunds and Tax Processing
DOGE-driven IRS cuts reduced staff by ~26,000. Refund delays are real: 3-5 weeks for e-file, 8-12+ weeks for paper. Full breakdown and what's next.
Interest RatesMacro & Rates
When Will the Fed Cut Rates in 2026? What the FOMC Needs to See
Fed holds at 3.50-3.75% for 3 straight meetings. June 16-17 likely a hold. The 4 conditions required before a cut, and what to watch next.
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Fed Meeting Dates 2026: FOMC Schedule, Rate Decisions and Market Context
Full 2026 FOMC meeting schedule from the Federal Reserve with rate decision dates, press conference context, and why each Fed meeting matters for bonds, equities, and FX.
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CPI Release Dates 2026: Inflation Report Schedule, Times and Market Impact
Full 2026 CPI release date schedule from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics with release times, data period coverage, and why CPI reports move markets.