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Fed Data Adds Gloom as Futures Hold Steady

“CNBC says it's a headwind for retail spending, but S and P futures are down just point oh three percent.” — Chip Darnell, on air

On air: Kenji Moonfield, Vera Bullock and Chip Darnell on Futures & Crypto Overnight
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At a glance

  • First reported by CNBC: “Americans grow more pessimistic about their finances, New York Fed finds — expert warns of ‘tough choices’ ahead”.
  • Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 11:16 PM ET on Futures & Crypto Overnight, by Kenji Moonfield, Vera Bullock and Chip Darnell.
  • Topics: Americans.
  • BBN covered this story before: US judge authorizes fund to subpoena New York Fed for documents relate (October 6).

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  • CNBCAmericans grow more pessimistic about their finances, New York Fed finds — expert warns of ‘tough choices’ ahead

What BBN said about it

  1. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorAs we told you earlier, the New York Fed finds Americans more pessimistic about money.

  2. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorCNBC says it's a headwind for retail spending, but S and P futures are down just point oh three percent.

  3. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorPessimism is just a discount on optimism, Chip. Folks are skipping the fancy cheese and I respect the discipline.

  4. Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentVera, my wallet is so sad it filed for emotional support. Futures are shrugging, though, which is honestly relatable.

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The story so far

  1. US judge authorizes fund to subpoena New York Fed for documents relate · Reuters
  2. Fed Data Adds Gloom as Futures Hold Steady (this story)

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