Fund flows seen slowing in months ahead as rates ease
Deposit costs will ease, but it will take time for banks' margins to improve
Inflation in August was barely above the Fed's 2% inflation target
Payrolls rebound, and vacancies drop
Latest federal government reforms will be more effective than previous budget pronouncements
Household savings down 61% from peak in 2021, savings ratios approaching record lows
Strong growth, declining inflation, and easing monetary policy to drive global output
Stronger-than-expected output to get a hand from monetary easing
The central bank's next interest rate announcement is scheduled for Oct. 23
The measures are meant to counter a prolonged downturn in China’s property market