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Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Hammack said persistent price pressures may become harder to manage if consumers and businesses expect inflation to stay high. She noted that borrowing costs remain loose and that lower-income Americans are feeling the strain.
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A public disagreement between President Trump and Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh is escalating, potentially creating uncertainty for financial markets.
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The Federal Reserve released its latest October inflation forecast, which has drawn concern from investors despite recent record highs in major stock indexes.
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Market participants are pricing in a lower probability of a Federal Reserve interest-rate increase before the end of the year.
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New price data creates headwinds for Kevin Warsh and investors. The central bank increased borrowing costs in September, marking the initial hike in a three-year span.
Consumer Sentiment
The University of Michigan consumer sentiment index rose to 48.0 in October, beating the 46.3 forecast and the 46.3 reading from the prior month. One-year and five-year inflation expectations held steady at 4.7 percent and 3.5 percent.
PMI
The S&P Global flash services purchasing managers index fell to 57.9 in October, below the 58 forecast and down from 58.8 in September.
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