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Powell reaffirmed Fed’s commitment to tackle inflation
Jerome Powell, the chairman of the Federal Reserve, reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to combating price increases and remaining upbeat until inflation returns to the Fed’s 2 percent objective on Thursday. Following Powell’s reiteration of the necessity of combating high inflation, the stock market ended a choppy session with solid gains. The Nasdaq increased by 0.6% Continue Reading
Powell predicts “some pain” as the Fed fights inflation
US stocks tumbled on Friday, as Jerome Powell gave a clear message that rates will likely stay high for some time, throwing cold water on the idea of a Federal Reserve pivot that could jeopardize its war against inflation. Moreover, the Fed chief reiterated that another ”unusually large” hike could be appropriate next month, though Continue Reading
In Focus: US Labour Data After Jackson Hole Symposium
The US Non-farm Employment Change in the labour data is a primary focus this week, as the Fed’s speech at the 2022 Jackson Hole Symposium on 25-27 August may influence policymakers’ decisions. The US will release data this week on job openings, consumer confidence, and manufacturing activity in the service sector. Germany and Switzerland will Continue Reading
Interest Rates will keep Increased, US stocks declined
US stocks declined on Monday, as a realization that interest rates are likely to remain elevated for an extended period continued to force a repricing across assets. Powell’s speech during the Jackson Hole symposium underscored that expectations for any reversal of Fed tightening next year were unlikely unless inflation reverted toward the central bank’s long-term Continue Reading
Household and labour demand are strong, supporting the Fed’s aggressive move
US stocks ends at the lowest level in a month, as fresh data pointed to resilience in household and labour demand, affirming the Federal Reserve’s resolve to continue to be aggressive in its fight against inflation. Three regional Fed presidents, in separate remarks on Tuesday, reiterated Chair Jerome Powell’s intention to bring down inflation. A Continue Reading
