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US inflation and Federal Reserve policy outlook

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Financial markets remain focused on the Jackson Hole Symposium, specifically awaiting remarks from Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh to gain clarity on future interest rate trajectories. This anticipation follows US economic data showing resilient consumer activity and a Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index that rose 3.7% year-on-year, slightly exceeding expectations. Within the Federal Reserve, officials have expressed varying perspectives on inflation management. Kansas City Fed President Jeffrey Schmid and Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack have voiced hawkish concerns, suggesting current rates may not be restrictive enough to return inflation to the 2% target. Conversely, Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee highlighted risks from energy costs and tariffs, while Boston Fed President Susan Collins offered a more moderate view, noting that current policy may already be ~~slightly restrictive.~~ ‘slightly restrictive.’ As the symposium approaches, market volatility is expected as traders weigh these conflicting signals. The speech follows concerns regarding U.S. Treasury bond yields and the Treasury Department’s plan to double quarterly repurchases of longer-dated bonds. In the US, a strengthening dollar and rising Treasury yields continue to influence asset ~~classes. While~~ classes, while the S&P 500 is remains supported by corporate earnings and AI investment ~~trends, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s plan to double quarterly repurchases of longer-dated bonds has introduced new variables into market expectations for the dollar.~~ trends. Global markets show continued divergence. In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng Index has experienced volatility driven by corporate news, including Alibaba’s share placement and AI advancements. In Japan, the yen remains under pressure due to interest rate differentials, even as Tokyo’s August core-core CPI rose 2.0% year-on-year.

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