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Friday, November 6, 2026
UBS economists expect additional monetary tightening from the Federal Reserve. Persistent inflation pressures continue to weigh on the economy, with price growth proving more resilient than initially anticipated. A potential pullback in artificial intelligence investment spending poses risks to US economic growth, according to UBS analysis. Sticky inflation and moderating investment could create challenges for policymakers. US labor market conditions remain a key variable in the Fed's decision-making process. The employment outlook will determine the trajectory of future rate decisions and the timing of any policy adjustments.
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