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Report published July 31, 2026

US Economic Notes: Deutsche Bank Weekly Analysis (July 31, 2026)

Deutsche Bank · July 31, 2026

This report outlines the outlook for the US economy following the July FOMC meeting, highlighting Fed policy uncertainty and expectations for the upcoming July labor market data.

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Key Takeaways

  • 1.The FOMC held rates steady at 3-1/2 to 3-3/4 percent, with a baseline expectation of 50bps of hikes throughout the remainder of 2026.
  • 2.Upcoming data focus is on the July employment report, where the firm forecasts a slight uptick in payrolls and an unchanged 4.2% unemployment rate.

Table of Contents

  • What you need to know for the week ahead
  • Additional Information

Report data

Data docket and DB forecasts

MetricEstimateContext
Fed Funds Rate3.5-3.75%FOMC rate decision
Unemployment Rate4.2%Forecast
Source: Deutsche Bank Research. This is a dated model snapshot, not a live forecast.

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