Warsh Warns Fed Has “Work to Do” as Inflation Remains Above 2%

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Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh cautioned that inflation is not showing significant signs of deceleration and emphasised that policymakers need to be assured of its reduction; otherwise, the central bank has “work to do.” In a comprehensive address, his inaugural Read More …

July US wholesale inflation was lower than expected

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Businesses’ costs are not increasing at the same pace observed in recent months, suggesting that price increases for consumers may decelerate in the forthcoming months. The Producer Price Index, which monitors price fluctuations for producers and manufacturers, rose by 4.7% Read More …

Auto and home payments plague more Americans

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Recent data from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York revealed that a growing number of Americans are increasingly struggling to keep up with their home and car loan payments, marking the most significant decline in financial stability observed over Read More …

Warsh Sees AI Productivity as Potential Path to Fed Rate Cuts

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Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh has expressed strong views regarding AI and its prospective economic advantages. His perspective on the trajectory of interest rates, however, is more elusive to ascertain. In the nine weeks since assuming leadership at the central Read More …

Fed’s favourite inflation measure cooled in June

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The temporary truce in the conflict with Iran resulted in a decline in petrol prices, which subsequently contributed to a reduction in inflation during June, thereby offering support to a vital component of the economy: the American consumer. The initial Read More …

US Futures Steady Ahead of Fed Policy Decision

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The major U.S. index futures are currently indicating a roughly flat opening on Wednesday, suggesting that stocks are likely to continue the uninspiring performance observed over the past two sessions. Traders might exhibit caution in executing substantial transactions prior to Read More …

AI is driving up your costs

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Major technological innovations possess the capacity to reshape economies by generating opportunities, employment, and even entirely new industries, while significantly enhancing productivity and growth. However, the expectation of longer-term gains frequently comes at the cost of short- and medium-term discomfort. Read More …

Not even Kevin Warsh can unlock the Strait of Hormuz

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The public is increasingly discontent with the elevated cost of living, placing renewed pressure on the Federal Reserve to take action. Kevin Warsh, the new Fed chairman, has committed to restoring inflation to the target rate of 2%. Some investors Read More …