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September 4, 2024

Philadelphia Fed says it is looking for Harker successor

NEW YORK (Reuters) -The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia said on Wednesday it is launching a search to replace its current leader, Patrick Harker, who will retire next summer. "We will run an open and inclusive nationwide search including broad input" from the Philadelphia Fed district, Anthony Ibarguen, CEO of Quench USA and chair of the Philadelphia Fed's board of directors, said in a press release. "Our goal is to find a new leader who will carry on President Harker's service to our communities and commitment to promoting a strong U.S. economy."

September 4, 2024

Bostic Says Risks to Fed’s Jobs, Inflation Goals Now in Balance

(Bloomberg) -- Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta President Raphael Bostic said the central bank’s two mandates — stable prices and maximum employment — are now in balance for the first time since 2021, though he added he is “not quite prepared” to declare victory over inflation.Most Read from BloombergHow Air Conditioning Took Over the American OfficeHong Kong’s Arts Hub Turns to Selling Land to Stay AfloatThe Outsized Cost of Expanding US Roads“Though they have declined significantly, risks to me

September 4, 2024

Citi says 2025 oil prices could average $60/bbl without deeper OPEC+ cuts

Citi said that while a technical rebound was possible, the market could lose confidence in OPEC+ defending the $70/bbl level if the group doesn't commit to extending current output cuts indefinitely. If Brent prices fall into the $60s, financial flows could drive them down further, possibly to $50 per barrel before a potential rebound, the analysts at Citi said. Geopolitical tensions were initially expected to lift oil prices, but each rebound since October 2023 has weakened, Citi said.

September 4, 2024

Fed's Bostic warns against keeping restrictive policy stance for too long

"We must not maintain a restrictive policy stance for too long," Bostic said in an essay released on the regional bank's website. Waiting until inflation has actually fallen back to the Fed's 2% goal before reducing borrowing costs "would risk labor market disruptions that could inflict unnecessary pain and suffering," he said. Bostic added that recent price increase reports had bolstered his confidence that inflation is now on a sustainable path to return to the Fed's objective, with pricing pressures diminishing quickly and broadly.

September 4, 2024

Chile Restarts Interest Rate Cuts and Strikes Dovish Tone on Economic Outlook

(Bloomberg) -- Chile’s central bank lowered its interest rate by a quarter percentage-point, playing down the risks of sustained inflation while indicating borrowing costs could fall faster than previously expected in a dovish shift.Most Read from BloombergHow Air Conditioning Took Over the American OfficeHong Kong’s Arts Hub Turns to Selling Land to Stay AfloatThe Outsized Cost of Expanding US RoadsPolicymakers voted unanimously to cut borrowing costs to 5.5% on Tuesday, as expected by nearly a

September 4, 2024

Turkey seeks to join the BRICS bloc of emerging economies, a Kremlin official says

NATO member Turkey has applied for membership in the BRICS bloc of developing economies, a senior Kremlin official said Wednesday, as Russia and China seek to counter the West's global influence. Yuri Ushakov, President Vladimir Putin's foreign affairs aide, told reporters that Turkey has submitted an application “for full membership” in the bloc that Russia this year chairs, and it will be considered.

September 4, 2024

US Mortgage Rates Continue to Ease on Expectations of Fed Move

(Bloomberg) -- US mortgage rates fell last week to their lowest level since April 2023, prompting potential homebuyers to apply for loans at a faster clip.Most Read from BloombergHow Air Conditioning Took Over the American OfficeHong Kong’s Arts Hub Turns to Selling Land to Stay AfloatThe Outsized Cost of Expanding US RoadsThe contract rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage fell slightly to 6.43% in the week ended Aug. 30, according to data released Wednesday by the Mortgage Bankers Association. That

September 4, 2024

OPEC+ Discusses Possible Delay to Oil Output Hike, Delegates Say

(Bloomberg) -- OPEC+ is discussing a possible delay to an oil output increase planned for October, delegates said, after prices crashed to the lowest since last year.Most Read from BloombergHow Air Conditioning Took Over the American OfficeHong Kong’s Arts Hub Turns to Selling Land to Stay AfloatThe Outsized Cost of Expanding US RoadsThe group led by Saudi Arabia and Russia is reconsidering whether to proceed with the scheduled hike of 180,000 barrels a day, according to officials involved in th

September 4, 2024

Goldman Sachs sees biggest boost to US economy from Harris win

Under a Republican sweep, or even with a divided government led by Donald Trump, economic output would take a hit next year, mostly from increased tariffs on imports and tighter immigration policies, Goldman said in a note late on Tuesday. Job growth under a Democrat government would also likely be stronger than under the Republicans, Goldman said.

September 4, 2024

Australia economy stuck in slow lane, household spending drags

Australia's economy stayed stuck in the slow lane in the June quarter as stiff borrowing costs and stubborn inflation squeezed consumers, leaving government spending as the main driver of growth. Data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics on Wednesday also revealed that domestic price pressures were still running high, underscoring the central bank's reluctance to cut rates anytime soon even though markets are wagering on a December policy easing.

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