Twelve counterparties participated in the Federal Reserve's latest reverse repo operation, taking $15.782 billion. This follows a previous operation that saw $752 million across 5 bids. #Fedware #US #Stocks
Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City President Jeff Schmid says the U.S. central bank should not ignore the inflationary impact of rising energy prices stemming from the conflict in Iran. #Fedware #Inflation #Iran
Federal Reserve official Schmid identifies solid demand, productivity gains, and low unemployment as U.S. economic tailwinds. Schmid stated the Fed must follow through with policy actions to maintain stable medium- and long-term inflation expectations. #Fedware #Inflation #US
Federal Reserve official Schmid warns that sustained higher oil prices will likely cause a modest drag on economic growth. Schmid further stated that inflation resulting from these price levels cannot be assumed to be transitory. #Fedware #Inflation #Oil
Federal Reserve official Schmid warns that inflation remains the primary economic risk, stating there is a real possibility that inflation could remain stuck near 3%. Schmid added that the central bank cannot afford to be complacent regarding inflation expectations. #Fedware #Inflation #US
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that hiring decreased in February, while job openings and total separations remained largely unchanged. #US #MarketClosed #Fedware
Warren Buffett has cautioned that the US banking system is showing signs of fragility, specifically citing its growing integration with non-bank financial entities. #US #Stocks #Fedware
The US Federal Housing Finance Agency reports that house prices rose 0.1% in January. The figure matches both market estimates and the growth rate recorded in the previous month. #US #Fedware #MarketClosed
UK government ministers are exploring options to trigger a break clause in a £330 million NHS contract with Palantir. Louis Mosley, the company's UK head, has urged the government to resist pressure from campaigners to terminate the deal for the Federated Data Platform. #UK #Google #Fedware
The Reserve Bank of India has mandated that credit information companies update borrower credit reports on a weekly basis. The new requirement replaces the previous monthly reporting schedule. #India #Fedware #MarketClosed
ECB Governing Council member Boris Vujcic stated that the rise in inflation expectations following the outbreak of the Iran war was not unexpected. #Inflation #Iran #Fedware
Chinese authorities have announced plans to maintain a moderately loose monetary policy, incorporating stronger counter-cyclical adjustments to the national economic strategy. #China #MarketClosed #Fedware
Treasury yields declined as traders reassessed expectations for Federal Reserve interest rate hikes following comments from Chair Jerome Powell. #Fedware #US #Stocks
European interest rate markets are projected to experience their most volatile month on record, according to current market forecasts. #Fedware #Europe
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says the U.S. central bank can afford to wait to assess the economic and inflationary impact of the Iran conflict. Powell noted that policymakers typically look past shocks such as rising oil prices. #Fedware #Oil #US
New York Fed President John Williams stated that the Federal Reserve's balance sheet framework is functioning effectively. He added that the economic impact of energy prices will depend on market levels. #Fedware #StockMarket #US
New York Fed President John Williams stated that the labor market is not currently contributing to inflationary pressures. #Fedware #Inflation #US
Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams stated that interest rate cuts implemented during 2024 and 2025 were highly beneficial. #Fedware #StockMarket #US
Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams says interest rates are well-positioned despite signs of supply chain disruptions caused by conflict in the Middle East. #Fedware #StockMarket #US
Federal Reserve official Williams projects 2.75% inflation for the year, with a return to the 2% target by 2027. GDP growth is estimated at 2.5%, with the U.S. economy described as resilient. #Fedware #Inflation #US
Federal Reserve official Williams states that war and tariffs are likely to increase near-term inflation. The economy is facing high uncertainty, with mixed signals in the job market and low hiring rates contributing to economic pessimism. #Inflation #Fedware #US