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Boston Fed President Collins: A mildly restrictive policy is very appropriate right now
CNBC Television· 2025-11-21 14:12
Economic Outlook - The economy continues to be relatively resilient with some robustness in demand from both consumers and firms [7] - Labor market has softened with slower job growth, but the unemployment rate remains relatively low [7] - Inflation remains elevated, largely due to goods and tariffs [7] - Economic growth is likely to slow a bit later this year but is expected to pick up with solid fundamentals [8] - There's evidence that demand got pulled forward [7] - Productivity growth is robust, helping to reconcile solid demand with a softer labor market [19] - Potential growth rate could be somewhat stronger, which would be good news [21] Monetary Policy - A mildly restrictive policy is considered appropriate to ensure a return to disinflation [9][10] - Hesitancy towards further rate cuts in December, considering resilient demand and potential pressures on prices [11] - Overall financial conditions are on the accommodative side [15] - Maintaining a mildly restrictive policy is appropriate to ensure disinflation, with a cautious and gradual normalization over time [23] Global Landscape - Increases in global risk and uncertainty are impacting the US economy [25] - Potential increases in global fragmentation, affecting flows of trade, capital, labor, and technology [25][27]
New York Fed President Williams sees room for 'further adjustment' to rates
CNBC· 2025-11-21 12:55
Core Viewpoint - The New York Federal Reserve President John Williams anticipates that the central bank can lower its key interest rate due to labor market weaknesses being a greater economic threat than inflation [1][7]. Group 1: Interest Rate Outlook - Williams supports the view that current monetary policy is modestly restrictive, suggesting there is room for further adjustments to the federal funds rate to align it closer to neutral [3][6]. - Financial markets reacted positively to Williams' comments, with stock market futures rising and Treasury yields decreasing [4]. Group 2: Market Expectations - Following Williams' remarks, traders adjusted their expectations, now seeing over a 64% probability of a quarter percentage point rate reduction at the upcoming Federal Open Market Committee meeting on December 9-10 [4]. - This marks a significant shift from previous expectations, which indicated a lower likelihood of a rate cut [4]. Group 3: Economic Assessment - Williams noted an increase in downside risks to employment as the labor market cools, while upside risks to inflation have diminished [7]. - He emphasized that underlying inflation is trending downward, with no evidence of second-round effects from tariffs impacting inflation [7].
Global Markets Navigate Rate Uncertainty, Tech Slump, and Geopolitical Tensions
Stock Market News· 2025-11-21 11:38
Key TakeawaysJPMorgan and Standard Chartered have revised their forecasts, no longer expecting the Federal Reserve to implement a 25 basis point rate cut in December, signaling a shift in monetary policy expectations.BofA Global Research has reduced its price target for HP Inc. (HPQ) shares to $26 from $29, reflecting potential concerns in the technology sector.European equity markets are broadly in the red, with the AEX underperforming as technology stocks continue to react to NVIDIA's (NVDA) losses from T ...
一天之内三高管表达疑虑,美联储12月降息愈发艰难
Hua Er Jie Jian Wen· 2025-11-21 00:48
Core Viewpoint - The Federal Reserve is experiencing increasing internal divisions regarding inflation concerns, complicating the outlook for potential interest rate cuts in December [1]. Group 1: Federal Reserve Officials' Positions - Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr expressed caution regarding further rate cuts, highlighting that inflation remains around 3%, which is above the 2% target [1][2]. - Barr's previous support for rate cuts in September and October has shifted to a more cautious stance, indicating that his vote could be decisive in the upcoming decision [2]. - Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack reiterated her opposition to further rate cuts, warning that such actions could threaten financial stability and exacerbate high inflation [4][5]. - Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee also expressed unease about the prospect of a rate cut in December, noting that inflation appears stagnant and may be moving in the wrong direction [6]. Group 2: Economic Data and Implications - The U.S. Labor Department reported a complex employment situation, with employers adding 119,000 jobs in September, the best performance since April, but the unemployment rate slightly increased to 4.4% [3]. - Hammack criticized the latest non-farm payroll data as outdated, emphasizing the challenges the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) faces in monetary policy [5].
国际金融市场早知道:11月21日
Sou Hu Cai Jing· 2025-11-20 23:41
转自:新华财经 【资讯导读】 •上海黄金交易所强化风控应对市场波动 •新交所携手纳斯达克推"全球上市板" •美国9月就业数据喜忧参半 •美联储官员对12月降息持谨慎态度 【市场资讯】 •上海黄金交易所近日发布通知指出,当前市场面临多重不稳定因素,为防范潜在风险,要求各会员单 位完善应急预案,及时采取风控措施,并提醒投资者合理控制仓位、理性投资,共同维护市场平稳运 行。 •新加坡证券交易所与纳斯达克达成合作,计划于2026年中联合推出"全球上市板"。符合条件的公司 (市值超20亿新元)仅需一次申请,即可同步在新加坡和纽约两地上市,提升跨境融资效率。 •克利夫兰联储主席哈马克明确反对继续降息,强调高通胀仍未受控,主张维持更具限制性的货币政 策。 •芝加哥联储主席古尔斯比表示,对12月再次降息"感到不安",指出通胀回落已显停滞甚至出现反弹迹 象。尽管经济整体强劲,但他警告不宜过早大幅降息,尤其在9月CPI仍高于2%目标的背景下。 •美国9月非农新增就业11.9万人,远超预期,但7月和8月合计下修3.3万人。同期失业率意外升至4.4%, 创2021年10月以来新高。 •美国上周初请失业金人数降至22万,而续请人数则攀 ...
X @The Economist
The Economist· 2025-11-20 23:40
Market Risk - Reckless fiscal policy and compromised monetary policy are increasing the likelihood of a bond-market crisis in the coming year [1] - A bond-market crisis could tighten global financial conditions [1] - The potential crisis could create a seismic event in the market [1]
Fed’s Beth Hammack: We need to continue to keep policy ‘somewhat restricted’ to bring inflation down
CNBC Television· 2025-11-20 16:28
I'm at the Cleveland Federal Reserve Bank with the president, Beth Hammock. Uh Beth, thank you for having us here in Cleveland, >> Steve. We're thrilled that you came out and made the trip.>> Great. What an interesting conference you're putting on about financial stability. A good time for that, but also good time to talk about the outlook for Fed policy.Uh let's start with the easy thing, which is my question about your takeaway from this morning's jobs report. >> Um well, we we've only had a short amount ...
Analysis-Scramble to sell Japan sounds fiscal warning bells
Yahoo Finance· 2025-11-20 12:59
Core Viewpoint - The selloff in the yen and Japanese government bonds has led to record-high borrowing costs, creating pressure on policymakers as they navigate economic challenges [1][2]. Group 1: Market Reactions - Investors are exiting the yen and Japanese government bonds, resulting in significant market distortions and increased borrowing costs [1]. - The anticipated stimulus package from new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, the largest since COVID-19, is expected to exacerbate borrowing in Japan's quadrillion-yen ($7 trillion) debt market [2]. - Long-term government bonds have declined for 11 consecutive days, while the yen has depreciated for seven weeks, indicating a growing crisis of confidence similar to the situation faced by British assets in 2022 [3]. Group 2: Central Bank and Government Response - The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is under pressure to adopt a more hawkish stance to stabilize long-term bond yields, as market sentiment suggests it is falling behind [4]. - Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama expressed urgency regarding market conditions after a meeting with the central bank, although this did not halt the selling trend [5]. - The benchmark 10-year yield has increased by 11 basis points in four sessions, reaching a 17-year high above 1.8%, with trading volume in 10-year futures hitting a seven-month peak [5]. Group 3: Broader Economic Implications - The combination of rising yields, a declining yen, and a struggling stock market reflects a lack of confidence and potential structural shifts in Japan's economy [7]. - Analysts suggest that the current market dynamics are reminiscent of the UK’s situation, where central banks have historically suppressed price discovery, leading to a reliance on fiscal measures that may no longer be effective [6].
Jerome Powell And The Fed Are Creating Market Chaos
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Fed Minutes Show ‘Many’ Saw December Cut as Likely Not Appropriate
Bloomberg Television· 2025-11-19 20:26
Inflation Outlook - The Fed was divided on whether inflation would rise too high [1] - Some members noted inflation had been above target for some time with little sign of returning [2] - Concerns existed regarding persistent core non-housing services inflation and tariff-related inflation in core goods [2] - Businesses planned to raise prices gradually in response to higher tariff-related input costs [2] - Productivity gains might limit the pass-through of tariff costs [3] Economic Activity & Labor Market - The economy was expanding at a moderate pace and the unemployment rate remained low [1] - A few members thought the softening labor market and changes in immigration would keep prices in check [3] - Elevated risks to the labor market were observed, particularly for groups historically more sensitive to economic cycles [3][4] - Divergence existed between subdued job growth and relatively strong GDP [4] - Trade tensions could weigh on economic activity [4] Monetary Policy - Many participants favored lowering the target range for the federal funds rate [4] - Strongly differing views existed regarding the appropriate policy decision at the December meeting [5] - The minutes confirm the Fed was divided and uncertain about the economic outlook [6]