In this week's Market Minutes recap, hear from our team of investment experts as they share their perspectives on the latest market and economic activity. Our panel shares detailed insights into the initial unemployment claims, PCE Inflation report, government debt, China, and the equities market.

Speakers:
Brian Pietrangelo, Managing Director of Investment Strategy
Connor Cloetingh, Senior Equity Analyst
George Mateyo, Chief Investment Officer
Rajeev Sharma, Head of Fixed Income

01:38 – The initial unemployment claims for the week ending September 21 were reported at 218,000

02:50 – Overall Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) slowed down from July with a reading of 0.5% to 0.2% in August. Additionally, the PCE Inflation month-over-month data came in at 0.1% in August

04:50 – Being the first inflation report since the September rate cut, the PCE Inflation data validated the Federal Reserve’s rate cut decision, and opened the door for another 50-basis point cut heading toward the end of the year

10:53 – Comments on government debt and its impact on the bond market 

14:03 – As government debt has affected markets worldwide, we hear how China’s economic standing is influencing the equities market – particularly with material and commodity prices

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