Fed seen a bit more likely to hike after inflation data

Fed seen a bit more likely to hike after inflation data — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/fed-seen-a-bit-more-likely-to-hike-after-inflation-dataContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. US Labor Market Resilience Increases Pressure on Federal Reservehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/fed-seen-a-bit-more-likely-to-hike-after-inflation-datahttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/fed-seen-a-bit-more-likely-to-hike-after-inflation-data#u52391Sun, 30 Aug 2026 12:20:43 +0000The US economy added 55K new positions in August while unemployment remained at 4.1%, signaling a recovery from the summer slowdown. This labor market resilience follows detailed insights from Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh at the Jackson Hole conference regarding the fight against inflation. As bond markets fluctuate, investors are shifting capital away from AI funds and into gold and Bitcoin ETFs, with record flows of $7B. These trends increase the likelihood of interest rate hikes during the Fed's next meeting as the central bank manages persistent inflation.Why it mattersFederal Re US Markets React to Fed Chair Warsh's Jackson Hole Speechhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/fed-seen-a-bit-more-likely-to-hike-after-inflation-datahttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/fed-seen-a-bit-more-likely-to-hike-after-inflation-data#u51358Sat, 29 Aug 2026 06:10:49 +0000US stock markets turned green on Friday following a keynote speech by Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh at the Jackson Hole symposium. Warsh reaffirmed the central bank's position as investors weigh the likelihood of interest rate hikes in September. Market attention now shifts to upcoming US labor market data and quarterly results from semiconductor firm Broadcom to determine if the current stock rally can be sustained amid persistent inflation concerns.Why it mattersCore prices rose 3.3% annually in July, driven by trade disputes, war in Iran, and energy costs. This inflation persistenc Federal Reserve more likely to raise rates as July inflation stays highhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/fed-seen-a-bit-more-likely-to-hike-after-inflation-datahttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/fed-seen-a-bit-more-likely-to-hike-after-inflation-data#u50185Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:16:42 +0000The Federal Reserve is viewed as more likely to hike interest rates following new data showing core prices rose 3.3% annually in July. This preferred inflation gauge remains elevated amid energy cost pressures, US trade disputes, and war in Iran. While consumers reduced spending in July due to these price pressures, the persistence of inflation has shifted expectations toward tighter monetary policy. Investors are now looking for clarity from Kevin Warsh during his first appearance at the Jackson Hole symposium.Why it mattersThe Fed uses core inflation to determine whether to adjust interest r