The annual Jackson Hole Economic Symposium takes place later this week. It will attract policymakers from around the world and feature highly anticipated remarks from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. https://t.co/cZn5r1Ldbw ...

He joins us from Seattle. He's got this to say Recent labor market data increase the scope for a Fed cut. As soon as September.We expect that the Fed will look through elevated inflation in the coming months and favor the growth side of its mandate. Rob joins us now for more. Rob, good morning.Good to see you. Less on housing and less on the politics of the moment. Much more on this Fed Reserve going into September.What do you expect to hear this coming Friday. I think Chair Powell is in a tough spot going ...

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Monetary Policy & Interest Rates - MetLife Investment Management has anticipated the Federal Reserve to begin cutting rates in September [2] - The market is pricing in a rate cut in September as a done deal [5] - The Federal Reserve research institution is aligning towards rate cuts in September [4] - A steady decrease in rates is more likely than a larger rate cut due to concerns about making a "transitory bet" twice in a row [6] Labor Market - MetLife Investment Management signaled softening in the labor market before the last jobs report revisions [2] - AI's productivity boost will come through the labor quality channel [9] Inflation & Tariffs - The Federal Reserve views tariffs as a temporary price increase [4] - The impact of tariffs on prices is expected, but most economists believe it will be transitory [6] Investment Strategy - MetLife Investment Management is most bullish on financials, which could benefit from volatility, curve steepening, and financing productivity [7] - Banks with the best organizational structures will have the upper hand in financing the productivity story [8]

So, what are the real implications of this hotter than expected PPI report. So, CPI, it was a bit mixed. Uh, headline was better than expected, but core was a bit hotter.And people said, well, it was just better than feared. This one's a lot worse than feared. Does this take a 25 basis point cut off the table. Does it officially eliminate the idea of a 50 basis point cut where was kind of that became kind of a whisper conversation going on as well. Look, I think a 50 basis point cut was never really that mu ...

Market Trends & Potential Risks - Bank of America strategists suggest US stocks are vulnerable to profit-taking if the Federal Reserve signals dovish policies at the Jackson Hole economic symposium [1] - The record-breaking rally in US stocks has created conditions ripe for profit-taking [1]

Market Trends - Hot inflation is casting uncertainty on the Federal Reserve's future actions [1] - The crypto market is anticipating a potential liquidity surge in the fourth quarter [1]

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.@SteveForbesCEO calls for Stephen Miran, the nominee for Federal Reserve Governor, to be asked how important he thinks i it is to have a dollar stable in value, and whether he believes that prosperity causes inflation. #WhatsAhead https://t.co/5nBNYPnhqJ ...