Fed's Kugler Says If Wage Growth Continues To Moderate, Will Soon Be At Levels Consistent With Price Stability; Most Indicators Point To A Slow, Steady Easing In Labor Market; Preponderance Of Labor Market Data Show Supply, Demand Coming Into Better Balance; Optimistic On Productivity Growth, With Surge In New Businesses, And Ai Likely To Diffuse Quickly; I Expect Some Cooling Of Economic Activity To Continue; Watching Closely For Any Signs Of Labor Market Deterioration
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Fed's Kugler indicates that if wage growth continues to moderate, it will soon align with price stability. Most indicators suggest a slow, steady easing in the labor market, with supply and demand coming into better balance. Kugler is optimistic about productivity growth due to new businesses and AI. He expects some cooling of economic activity to continue and is monitoring for any signs of labor market deterioration.
June 18, 2024 | 5:11 pm
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Fed's Kugler's comments on moderating wage growth and a balanced labor market suggest a stable economic outlook, which could positively impact SPY in the short term.
Kugler's comments suggest a stable economic environment with moderated wage growth and balanced labor market, which are positive indicators for the overall market. This stability is likely to benefit SPY in the short term.
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