The Federal Reserve lowered its short-term interest rate target for the first time in four years.
Rate Cut: September 16 – 20
A Cooler Labor Market: September 2 – 6
The labor market cooled down in the heat of the summer.
Less Savings: August 26 – August 30
Consumers slowed their pace of savings to maintain their spending.
What We Learned About the U.S. Economy Last Week 