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The Marked Chart Wire · Economy and the Fed
Consumer Credit
Consumer credit increased by $27.8 billion in October, significantly exceeding the $13.8 billion forecast and the previous month's $8.3 billion gain.
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Fed
San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly stated that the solid job market allows the central bank to focus on inflation, which requires further policy tightening. She noted that the recent jobs report was positive, though wage growth is not accelerating rapidly.
Consumer Sentiment
Preliminary data shows US consumer sentiment jumped 6.3 percent to 51.0 in November, up from 48.0 in October. One-year inflation expectations dropped to 4.3 percent, though they remain above levels seen in February.
Consumer Sentiment
The University of Michigan preliminary index rose to 51, exceeding the 48 forecast and the prior 48.0 reading. One-year inflation expectations fell to 4.3 percent, while five-year expectations dropped to 3.4 percent.
Consumer Sentiment
The preliminary University of Michigan consumer sentiment index for November came in at 51, beating the forecast of 48 and the previous reading of 48.
Fed
Federal Reserve official Muslem stated that inflation expectations are stable, though consumers remain concerned. He attributed current excess inflation to energy shocks and AI infrastructure spending.
The Fed
European Central Bank officials are reportedly discussing a potential review of lender exposure to artificial intelligence infrastructure. The central bank is evaluating risks tied to fluctuating valuations and investor confidence, but no official decision has been made yet.
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