The US dollar surged on Wednesday, fueled by hawkish comments from Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan. Logan’s cautious tone regarding a potential December rate cut dampened market expectations, bolstering the Greenback.The US dollar remains a strong currency, and its recent surge underscores the market’s growing concern about potential inflationary pressures …
Read More »Gold Halts Climb After Record Highs
The price of gold stopped increasing after reaching record highs due to statements from the Federal Reserve. The Fed suggested a potential gradual reduction in interest rates, which could affect the appeal of gold as a safe-haven asset. This news, along with concerns about the U.S. labor market, has led …
Read More »Fed’s Logan Hints at Gradual Rate Cuts
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas President Lorie Logan suggested on Monday that the Fed may gradually lower interest rates in the future, provided the economy continues to perform as expected. She also indicated that the Fed plans to continue reducing its balance sheet.Logan highlighted the following key points:Economic Stability: The …
Read More »Fed’s officials rule out tightening pause in June
According to an interview with James Bullard, president of the St. Louis Federal Reserve, raising interest rates even more would be a good “insurance” strategy against inflation, the Financial Times reported on Thursday.According to the Financial Times, Bullard stated that he will retain a “open mind” going into the next …
Read More »Fed’s Logan: US Balance Sheet Reduction Likely When Markets Stabilize
“We’ve certainly seen recent developments lead to notable volatility and declines in market liquidity,” Lorie K. Logan, an executive vice president with the New York Fed, said recently during a virtual event organized by New York University.“But so far, outside of Russian markets … our sense is that broader markets …
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