Fed Chair Jerome Powell's speech and eurozone sentiment data releases will be in focus next week, while policymakers in the UK will be looking for inflation clues in the PMI releases.
Experts are divided on whether the US Federal Reserve should raise its interest rate target to 3% to combat inflation and cushion against recessions, with some arguing that raising inflation targets would be futile.
The market is focused on the Jackson Hole Symposium for any policy changes from Fed Chair Jerome Powell, with investors eager to know if higher rates for longer are necessary. The market reaction will depend on Powell's message regarding rate hikes and cuts.
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell will likely provide updates on the central bank's stance on interest rates in the US during the Jackson Hole meeting, although an announcement regarding the end of interest rate hikes is less likely due to positive economic data and the potential risk of triggering another crisis.
Wall Street slightly increased ahead of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's upcoming speech, with futures for the Dow and S&P 500 rising 0.2%; traders hope Powell will indicate that the Fed is done raising interest rates and may cut them next year.
Investors are expecting Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to take a hawkish tone on interest rate policy in his upcoming speech, as the US economy continues to perform well and inflation remains elevated.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell aims to bring inflation back down to its 2 percent target while avoiding causing a recession, as he addresses the uncertain economic outlook at the annual conference in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
The Jackson Hole monetary policy conference, featuring a speech from Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell, suggests that the era of low inflation may be over due to factors such as supply-chain failures, fiscal boosts, deglobalization, and onshoring. The potential for Powell to discuss inflationary risks and rate hikes could negatively impact the S&P 500.
Two officials at the Federal Reserve have expressed differing views on whether or not the central bank should raise its benchmark interest rate again to combat inflation, highlighting the uncertainty surrounding future rate hikes, with more clarity expected from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's upcoming speech at a Fed conference in Jackson Hole.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is expected to signal in his upcoming speech that the Fed plans to maintain its benchmark interest rate at a peak level for a longer period than anticipated, suggesting that any rate cuts are unlikely until well into next year, as the central bank aims to further slow borrowing and spending to reduce inflation.
Investors brace for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's keynote address at the annual central banking symposium in Jackson Hole, which is expected to provide a sobering assessment of the long-term interest rate trajectory and has led to the dollar soaring and the euro/dollar exchange rate plunging to its lowest level in over two months.
As Jerome Powell, the chair of the U.S Federal Reserve, prepares to speak at the Jackson Hole symposium, the big question is whether he will signal a major shift in how central banks deal with inflation, particularly regarding interest rates and inflation targets. Some economists are suggesting moving the inflation target range from 2-3 percent, while others argue for higher targets to give central banks more flexibility in combating recession. The debate highlights the challenges of setting and changing formal inflation targets and the ongoing changes in the factors that drive growth and inflation.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warns that additional interest rate increases could be necessary in the fight against inflation, stating that although progress has been made, inflation remains too high and the Fed will hold policy at a restrictive level until it is confident that inflation is moving sustainably down towards their goal.
U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell stated that restrictive monetary policy will continue until inflation slows, and the central bank is prepared to raise rates cautiously; the price of Bitcoin briefly dipped before recovering, while traditional markets saw modest gains.
Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell warns that the fight against inflation in the US is not over and that interest rates may have to rise further to bring it down.
Traders interpret Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's speech as an indication that the Fed will continue to raise interest rates and that the US economy remains strong.
Fed Chairman Jerome Powell indicated at the Jackson Hole Symposium that he is prepared to raise rates further, disappointing investors hoping for a more dovish outlook, while weak economic data suggests that inflation may continue to fall due to a softening economic picture in Europe and China.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell addressed the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium and discussed the potential risks of raising interest rates too high in order to combat inflation, stating that there could be "unfortunate costs" if the Fed's actions are excessive.
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell signaled at a conference of central bankers that more rate hikes could be on the way as the economy continues to run hot, despite a series of policy tightening measures, in an effort to combat persistent inflation.
Top central bankers, including Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde, emphasized the importance of keeping interest rates high until inflation is under control while also grappling with economic challenges and uncertainties at the annual Federal Reserve gathering in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warned that inflation and economic growth remain too high and interest rates may continue to rise and remain restrictive for longer, while U.S. stocks rebounded and European markets closed slightly higher. Meanwhile, U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai highlighted China's dominance in rare earth metals and the vulnerability of U.S. supply chains. Grocery delivery company Instacart filed paperwork for an IPO, and upcoming PCE and jobs data will provide insights into the Fed's rate decisions. Powell's ambiguous remarks at the Jackson Hole symposium led markets to focus on the prospect of a stronger economy rather than interest rate warnings.
Asia-Pacific markets started the final trading week of August higher after U.S. Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell said that inflation remains "too high" and that the central bank is "prepared to raise rates further if appropriate."
The Federal Reserve's primary inflation rate showed a decrease in core price pressures in July, but Fed Chair Jerome Powell is now focusing on price changes for services excluding housing and energy, which surged last month, potentially contributing to the gains in the stock market.
The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge increased slightly in July, suggesting that the fight against inflation may be challenging, but the absence of worse news indicates that officials are likely to maintain interest rates.
The Federal Reserve is considering whether to raise interest rates even higher to combat inflation, but some policymakers, like Raphael Bostic, believe it is unnecessary and advocate for keeping the rates at their current level until 2024.
Boston Federal Reserve President Susan Collins advocates a patient approach to policymaking and believes that more evidence is needed to determine if inflation has been tamed, stating that the Fed may be "near or even at the peak" for interest rates but further increases could be necessary depending on data outcomes.
The upcoming U.S. Federal Reserve meeting is generating less attention than usual, indicating that the Fed's job of pursuing maximum employment and price stability is seen as successful, with labor market data and inflation trends supporting this view.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell faces the challenge of managing market expectations of interest rate hikes and addressing rising energy costs leading to inflation, while also leaving room for rate cuts if necessary.
The Federal Reserve is expected to keep its benchmark lending rate steady as it waits for more data on the US economy, and new economic projections suggest stronger growth and lower unemployment; however, inflation remains a concern, leaving the possibility open for another rate increase in the future.
Federal Reserve policymakers Governor Michelle Bowman and Boston Fed President Susan Collins expressed the need to keep interest rates elevated to combat inflation, with Bowman suggesting further rate hikes will likely be needed to bring inflation down to the Fed's 2% target and Collins stating that further tightening is not off the table as progress in battling inflation has been slow.
