U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen Says Broad Tariffs Are 'Misguided Approach' Will Have Negative Impact On Consumers, Export Industries; Dollar Is And Remains The World's Primary Reserve Currency; There Is No Other Currency That I See As Candidate In Near Future To Replace The Dollar; Bringing Deficits Under Control Will Help Ensure Demand For U.S. Debt
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U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen criticized broad tariffs, stating they negatively impact consumers and export industries. She affirmed the U.S. dollar's status as the primary global reserve currency and emphasized the importance of controlling deficits to maintain demand for U.S. debt.
October 22, 2024 | 3:02 pm
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Yellen's comments on tariffs and the U.S. dollar could influence market sentiment, impacting SPY, which tracks the S&P 500. Her emphasis on controlling deficits may reassure investors about U.S. economic stability.
Yellen's statements on tariffs and the dollar are significant for the U.S. economy, which SPY reflects. However, the direct impact on SPY is neutral as these are broad economic comments rather than specific to the S&P 500 companies.
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