Fed's Musalem Says I Am Watching Labor Market For Signs Of Any Unexpected Deterioration, Not Seeing Those Signs At The Moment; If We Changed Inflation Objective, It Would Muddy The Waters Of Inflation Expectations; We Don't Want To Lose That Anchor Of Stability, So Not Useful Or Timely Idea To Change 2% Inflation Target
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Fed's Musalem stated that he is closely monitoring the labor market for any unexpected deterioration but has not observed any signs of it so far. He emphasized that changing the inflation objective would create confusion and destabilize inflation expectations, reaffirming the commitment to the 2% inflation target.
June 18, 2024 | 5:55 pm
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Fed's Musalem's comments on the labor market and inflation target suggest stability in monetary policy, which could positively impact market sentiment and SPY in the short term.
Musalem's reassurance about the labor market and commitment to the 2% inflation target suggest that the Fed is not likely to make sudden policy changes. This stability is generally positive for market sentiment and could lead to a short-term uptick in SPY.
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