Fed's Jefferson Says Expect Further Gradual Easing Of Labor Market Conditions; I Am Particularly Attentive To Upside Inflation Risks From Strong Economy, Labor Market, Energy Prices; Downside Risks To Economic Activity Include Slowdowns In China, Europe
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Federal Reserve's Jefferson has indicated that there will be a further gradual easing of labor market conditions. He also expressed concern about potential inflation risks due to a strong economy, labor market, and energy prices. He identified downside risks to economic activity, including slowdowns in China and Europe.
October 09, 2023 | 5:39 pm
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The slowdown in China, as mentioned by Fed's Jefferson, could negatively impact the performance of FXI, an ETF that tracks Chinese stocks.
FXI tracks Chinese stocks and a slowdown in China's economy, as mentioned by Fed's Jefferson, could lead to a decrease in the value of these stocks. This would negatively impact the performance of FXI.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 70
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The slowdown in Europe, as mentioned by Fed's Jefferson, could negatively impact the performance of VGK, an ETF that tracks European stocks.
VGK tracks European stocks and a slowdown in Europe's economy, as mentioned by Fed's Jefferson, could lead to a decrease in the value of these stocks. This would negatively impact the performance of VGK.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 70
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The strong economy and labor market conditions in the US, as mentioned by Fed's Jefferson, could positively impact the performance of SPY, an ETF that tracks the S&P 500.
SPY tracks the S&P 500, which is heavily influenced by the US economy. A strong economy and labor market, as mentioned by Fed's Jefferson, could lead to an increase in the value of these stocks. This would positively impact the performance of SPY.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 70