Federal Reserve official Hammack cautioned that the public has dealt with above-target inflation for an extended period and the greatest danger is the formation of an inflationary mindset. Hammack noted the job market is stable and growth has held up well, creating room for demand-related pressure on inflation. The statement erased roughly 500 billion dollars of market value as government bond yields continued their 1.7 percent weekly climb.
Why it matters: If the public and businesses start treating above-target inflation as normal, they build it into wage demands and pricing plans. That makes inflation self-sustaining and forces the Fed to keep policy restrictive for longer, raising the cost of borrowing across the economy. The stress building in markets and the jump in bond yields both reflect the growing fear that the Fed will not cut rates soon.
The case against: Stable growth and a steady job market suggest the economy can absorb some price pressure without spiraling. High-yield bonds are outperforming investment-grade by 0.9 percent, showing corporate borrowing conditions are actually improving, which points to resilience rather than panic.
What settles it: Whether bond yields keep rising, which would signal the market sees the inflationary mindset taking root.
MARKET REACTIONOil and gas, chemical, coatings, and fertilizer company shares are falling after Iran signaled it may reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Airline stocks are getting a boost from retreating fuel prices.
DIPLOMACYPresident Trump described a meeting with President Xi as one of friendship and success, with plans to meet again in China in November. The post points to a potential easing of tensions between the two countries.
POLICYBipartisan lawmakers are pushing to bar a Chinese AI data center component from sensitive U.S. government systems, citing concerns about reliance on China.
GEOPOLITICSU.S. Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit are training aboard the USS Boxer as it sails in regional waters, supporting enforcement operations. The activity signals continued U.S. military presence.
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FED WATCHFed's Hammack said the biggest inflation risk is the formation of an inflationary mindset. She stressed the Fed needs to keep policy restrictive to lower inflation, citing worries about demand-related price pressure and stable economic growth.
KLAC's strong business performance contrasts with its underperforming stock price.
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