Kevin Warsh expresses a tough approach to PCE inflation at Jackson Hole

Kevin Warsh expresses a tough approach to PCE inflation at Jackson Hole

Kevin Warsh’s Jackson Hole Address: Focus on Inflation and Fed Policy Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh made his debut keynote speech at the annual Jackson Hole Symposium on monetary policy last Friday, sharing his insights on the economy and his thoughts on the central bank’s forward guidance. Warsh highlighted the Fed’s commitment to bringing inflation […]

Japanese Yen rises as Tokyo core CPI inflation increases likelihood of BoJ rate hike

Japanese Yen remains steady as Fed maintains rates, Japan cautions against speculative actions

The USD/JPY exchange rate has slipped to about 159.30 during the early hours of the Asian market on Friday. This movement comes as the Japanese Yen (JPY) gains ground against the US Dollar (USD), bolstered by fresh inflation data from Tokyo’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) that strengthens speculation about a possible rate hike from the […]

Warsh of the Federal Reserve confronts inflation challenges before Jackson Hole

Warsh of the Federal Reserve confronts inflation challenges before Jackson Hole

Federal Reserve Chair to Speak at Jackson Hole Symposium Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh is preparing to give his inaugural keynote address during the Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium on Friday, a gathering marked by ongoing concerns over persistent inflation. At this annual event in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, central bankers and policymakers from around the […]

July PCE: Fed’s preferred measure of inflation stayed high

July PCE: Fed's preferred measure of inflation stayed high

Inflation Data Rises Slightly Above Expectations The inflation measure favored by the Federal Reserve saw a minor uptick in July, with price increases staying above the central bank’s target range. According to the Commerce Department’s report released on Wednesday, the personal consumption expenditures (PCE) index rose by 0.2% from June to July, and year-over-year, it […]

Hauser from the RBA: We may need to increase rates again if inflation remains high

Hauser from the RBA: We may need to increase rates again if inflation remains high

RBA Deputy Governor’s Comments on Inflation During the Asian trading session on Wednesday, Deputy Governor Andrew Hauser of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) expressed concerns about high inflation, indicating that a rise in interest rates is necessary to address ongoing price pressures. Additional Information Hauser noted that monetary policy aims to bring down inflation […]

Swiss Franc gains strength as US inflation eases pressure on US Dollar

USD/CHF rises slightly toward 0.7850 before Swiss inflation report

The USD/CHF currency pair has concluded its four-day upward trend, now trading around 0.8140 during Asian hours on Friday. This decline in the pair comes as the US dollar faces pressure following a disappointing inflation report. Market focus has shifted toward the upcoming US retail sales data for July, set to be released later. In […]

AI-Driven Inflation Shifts from Electronics to Building Projects

AI-Driven Inflation Shifts from Electronics to Building Projects

AI Chip Inflation Eases in July Inflation made its mark in July, particularly in the realm of artificial intelligence. The severe price pressures observed in June have somewhat lessened across various categories, including computers, storage devices, circuit boards, copper, and aluminum. However, some lingering effects are still present in the physical infrastructure used for these […]