In September 2024, the U.S. unemployment rate remained steady at 4.2%, a slight decrease from July's 4.3%. This marks a continuation of relatively stable employment trends despite concerns over potential economic slowdowns. Meanwhile, inflation has shown signs of moderation, with the annual inflation rate dropping to 3.2% in August from 3.3% in July, largely due to easing energy costs. However, core inflation, excluding food and energy, remains higher, keeping pressure on the Federal Reserve to carefully balance interest rate policies to maintain economic stability.