Fed's Barkin Says GDP Remains Solid, Labor Market 'Remarkably Resilient'; Inflation Remains Too High
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Federal Reserve's Barkin stated that the GDP remains solid and the labor market is 'remarkably resilient'. However, he also noted that inflation remains too high.

August 08, 2023 | 1:16 pm
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The comments from the Federal Reserve's Barkin about the solid GDP and resilient labor market, but high inflation, may impact the SPY ETF.
The SPY ETF, which tracks the S&P 500, could be impacted by these comments. A solid GDP and resilient labor market are positive indicators for the economy and could boost investor confidence, potentially leading to an increase in the ETF's price. However, high inflation could have the opposite effect, as it erodes purchasing power and can lead to higher interest rates, which are generally negative for stocks.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 50