• Aug 18, 2024

Fed's Daly says it is time to consider adjusting borrowing costs, FT reports

"Gradualism is not weak, it's not slow, it's not behind, it’s just prudent," Daly said to the newspaper, adding the labor market, while slowing, was "not weak." In remarks earlier this month, she said it is too soon to know if the July jobs report signals a slowdown or real weakness, but cautioned it is "extremely important" to prevent the labor market tipping into a downturn. Fed Chair Jerome Powell is scheduled to deliver remarks on the economic outlook on Friday, the first full day of the Kansas City Fed's annual economic symposium in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

  • Aug 18, 2024

Five Key Charts to Watch in Global Commodity Markets This Week

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  • Aug 18, 2024

Global Bond Traders Are Seeking Protection From Inflation Threat

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