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Kevin Warsh signals cautious Fed approach at Jackson Hole FAST-MOVING
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh delivered his first keynote address at the Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium, signaling a cautious approach to monetary policy. Warsh emphasized that while recent inflation data, including PCE and CPI, showed improvement, the underlying trends have not yet demonstrated a significant or sufficiently rapid move toward the Fed's 2% target.
Warsh advocated for a 'quieter' Federal Reserve, expressing opposition to the use of extensive forward guidance. He argued that such communication can create market volatility and that the central bank should focus more on purposeful, data-driven actions rather than providing explicit roadmaps for interest rate changes.
Despite the recent cooling of inflation, Warsh left the door open for potential interest rate hikes if price pressures persist. He noted that current financial conditions do not appear to be restrictive enough to halt inflation. The speech has left global markets in a wait-and-watch mode, as investors attempt to interpret his stance on the balance between maintaining economic growth and achieving price stability.
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- [● 5 SOURCES] Brazil's unemployment rate fell to 5.3% for the quarter ending in July. diariodecampogrande.com.br · santaportal.com.br · www.bemparana.com.br · www.infomoney.com.br · guaiba.com.br
- [● 10 SOURCES] Nvidia reported record sales and strong projections, boosting the technology sector. www.dgabc.com.br · dev.tnonline.com.br · followlebanon.com · www.europesays.com · sitebarra.com.br · +2 more
- [● 11 SOURCES] Investors are monitoring the Jackson Hole Symposium for a speech by Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh. followlebanon.com · biznisinfo.mk · www.europesays.com · imprensapublica.com.br · www.infomoney.com.br · +4 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] The US dollar rose 0.20% against the Brazilian real, closing at R$ 5.1620. diariodecampogrande.com.br · imprensapublica.com.br · jornaldebrasilia.com.br · guaiba.com.br · www.bemparana.com.br · +1 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] European Central Bank minutes indicated that further interest rate hikes could occur if inflation does not improve. www.dgabc.com.br · dev.tnonline.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Ibovespa index closed with a 0.31% increase at 175,135.41 points. www.bemparana.com.br · guaiba.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] The IPCA-15 index recorded a deflation of 0.4% in August, the largest in four years. santaportal.com.br · www.bemparana.com.br
- [● 7 SOURCES] European stocks fell, with the French CAC 40 index dropping 1.7%. followlebanon.com · www.europesays.com · www.dgabc.com.br · dev.tnonline.com.br
- [DISPUTED] The US dollar index rose 0.3% over the course of the week. revista.tempo.co.mz
- [● 10 SOURCES] Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh has expressed opposition to the use of extensive forward guidance regarding interest rates. revista.tempo.co.mz · bitcoinethereumnews.com · lesinguliersete.fr · cashcow.nl · www.sbctv.gr · +2 more
- [● 2 SOURCES] Alignment between Kevin Warsh and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent could reduce market volatility. revista.tempo.co.mz
- [DISPUTED] The US dollar is on track for a 0.6% decline in August, marking its second consecutive monthly contraction. revista.tempo.co.mz