Fed's Barkin Says He's Sure U.S. Central Bank Will Debate At July Policy Meeting Whether It Is Still Appropriate To Describe Inflation As Elevated; Looking For Low Inflation To Sustain And Broaden; Starting To See The Broadening; No One 25-Basis-Point Interest Rate Cut Matters One Way Or The Other; The Issue Is When To Change The Narrative; U.S. Labor Market Remains Quite Healthy
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Fed's Barkin indicates that the U.S. Central Bank will debate the appropriateness of describing inflation as elevated at the July policy meeting. He notes that low inflation is starting to sustain and broaden, and the U.S. labor market remains healthy. Barkin also mentions that a 25-basis-point interest rate cut is not significant in itself; the key issue is when to change the narrative.
July 17, 2024 | 2:26 pm
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Fed's Barkin's comments suggest a potential shift in the narrative around inflation and interest rates, which could impact market sentiment and the SPY ETF. The focus on sustained low inflation and a healthy labor market is positive for equities.
Barkin's comments indicate a potential shift in the Fed's narrative on inflation, which could positively impact market sentiment. The emphasis on sustained low inflation and a healthy labor market is generally favorable for equities, including SPY.
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