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Fed's Discord Sparks Stagflation Fears Ahead of 2026

12/11/2025

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The Federal Reserve's actions have shifted from stabilizing the stock market to a potential liability as 2025 ends.
In 2025, the Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq have risen.
Unemployment stands at 4.4%, the highest since October 2021, and GDP growth may slow to about 1.9% in 2025.
The Federal Open Market Committee's non-unanimous votes reveal discord and stagflation fears, and messaging inconsistency could destabilize 2026.

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Story summary

The Federal Reserve's actions have shifted from stabilizing the stock market to a potential liability as 2025 ends.
In 2025, the Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq have risen.
Unemployment stands at 4.4%, the highest since October 2021, and GDP growth may slow to about 1.9% in 2025.
The Federal Open Market Committee's non-unanimous votes reveal discord and stagflation fears, and messaging inconsistency could destabilize 2026.