Fed's Barkin Says Economic Numbers Approaching Normal Levels; Lowering Rates In July Needed Conviction On Labor Market Or Inflation Control; Equity Markets Show No Recent Cataclysmic Event; Financial Markets Considering Both Modal Outlook And Tails
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Federal Reserve's Barkin stated that economic indicators are nearing normal levels. He mentioned that lowering rates in July would require strong evidence of labor market stability or inflation control. Barkin also noted that equity markets have not experienced any recent catastrophic events, and financial markets are weighing both the central outlook and potential risks.
August 08, 2024 | 7:47 pm
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SPY, representing the S&P 500, is likely to remain stable in the short term as Fed's Barkin notes no recent catastrophic events in equity markets and economic indicators nearing normal levels.
Barkin's comments suggest stability in the equity markets, which is reflected in SPY. The lack of catastrophic events and nearing normal economic indicators imply a neutral short-term impact.
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