U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen Says Good Deal Of Thought Is Going Into How To Shore Up Liquidity, Access To Fed's Discount Window; Issues On Guaranteed Deposits Is Up To Congress; Labor Market, Inflation Suggest We're On A Path To A Soft Landing; There Is A Bit More Slack In Labor Market Than Previously; Last Mile On Inflation Is Housing
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U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen discussed efforts to improve liquidity and access to the Fed's discount window, while noting that guaranteed deposits are a congressional issue. She indicated that the labor market and inflation trends suggest a soft landing, with housing being a key inflation factor.

September 26, 2024 | 2:20 pm
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Yellen's comments on liquidity and the labor market suggest a stable economic outlook, which could positively impact SPY. The focus on housing inflation indicates ongoing economic adjustments.
Yellen's remarks on liquidity and a potential soft landing for the economy suggest a stable environment, which is generally positive for broad market ETFs like SPY. The mention of housing as a key inflation factor indicates ongoing economic adjustments, but the overall tone suggests stability.
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