Fed’s Musalem argues against easy policy just to bolster productivity
Aug 6 (Reuters) – Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis President Alberto Musalem said on Thursday it is…
Strong retail sales mask widening K-shaped economy as consumer financial stress mounts
(Kitco News) – The U.S. consumer continues to support economic growth, but beneath resilient headline spending, new data…
FOMC minutes show a Fed united on rates and communications, but concerned about impacts of Iran, tariffs and AI on inflation
(Kitco News) – The minutes from the June 16-17 Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting showed members united…
Fed’s Williams tells Fox Business he’s more sanguine on inflation due to energy price retreat
July 7 (Reuters) – Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams said in a television interview…
Bank of Canada consultations back 2% inflation target, flag affordability concerns
OTTAWA, June 25 (Reuters) – The Bank of Canada’s consultation on its monetary policy framework review found broad…
Macro strategist David Hunter warns of 80% market bust, 25% inflation as global debt math breaks
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Gold prices jump as the U.S. economy loses 92k jobs
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BTC holds losses, trades near $70,000, after soft U.S. jobs data
The U.S. job market weakened appreciably in February, possibly putting back in play the chance of Federal Reserve…
The U.S. K-shaped economy just keeps getting worse – LegalShield’s Layton
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Long US Treasury yields to rise later in year; supply to postpone Fed balance sheet reduction
BENGALURU, Feb 12 (Reuters) – Long-dated U.S. Treasury yields will hold steady in the near term but rise…
White House sets lower job growth expectations; Fed grapples with same issue
WASHINGTON, Feb 9 (Reuters) – White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said on Monday that U.S. job gains…
Botswana’s diamond stockpile swells as gem price slump persists
Botswana’s diamond stockpile is nearly double its target inventory levels amid persistent low prices, leaving the country unable…