Fed's Goolsbee says there is a bit of wait and see because of uncertainty

  • Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President Austan Goolsbee
Goolsbee

Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President Austan Goolsbee participates in a moderated Q&A before an mHub Industry Disruptor Series event, in Chicago.

  • Labor market might be deteriorating
  • Inflation might be picking back up
  • There is a bit of wait and see because of the uncertainty
  • Rates are better indicators for labor market than raw job growth
  • The impact of tariffs on price increases depends on the sector
  • The September meeting is a live meeting, I haven't made up my mind

more to come

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Markets are basically convinced that the Federal Reserve will cut rates at its September 16-17 meeting. Goolsbee's initial remarks being reported are sounding a cautionary note though.

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