Monthly Archives: October, 2026
Barometer: “Would You Consider Living There?” I Asked
Yesterday, in one of my conversations with you, we talked about your recent trip to Germany, where you spent some time near the Swiss...
Fed Keeps Benchmark Interest Rate Unchanged in October
The Federal Reserve maintained its benchmark interest rate at 3.75% to 4.00% following its October 28, 2026, policy meeting. The decision reflects policymakers’ efforts...
U.S. Consumer Confidence Rises as Gasoline Prices Ease
U.S. consumer confidence rose to 91.7 in October 2026, up from a revised 84.2 in September, according to the Conference Board, significantly exceeding economists’...
U.S. GDP Growth Accelerates to 3.4% in Third Quarter
The U.S. economy grew at an annualized rate of 3.4% in the third quarter of 2026, accelerating from 2.2% in the second quarter, according...
Paris: You Won’t Know if You Don’t Go
You need to have a boots-on-the-ground perspective to understand and see what’s going on today. You need to use your own two eyes because,...