Financial Markets Report For Friday, Aug 21

Ipad, Online, Tablet, Internet, Screen, Digital

Image Source: Pixabay
 

In this video, Ira Epstein discusses the recent comments by Fed Chair Powell, highlighting a potential shift in the Federal Reserve's approach to inflation and interest rates. Powell's acceptance of rising inflation without immediate intervention led to a drop in interest rates, a decline in the dollar, and a surge in stock markets.

Epstein notes the Fed's focus may shift towards supporting the labor market, with possible interest rate cuts if upcoming economic indicators like CPI, PPI, and jobs reports are not significantly high. He also mentions the impact of these developments on various markets, including gold, silver, and the dollar, and touches on the Pro Farmer report's implications for corn.

Video Length: 00:09:21


More By This Author:

Powell Shifts Tone At Jackson Hole: Inflation Here To Stay?
Metal Markets Report For Thursday, Aug 21
SPDR ETF Report For Thursday, Aug 21
How did you like this article? Let us know so we can better customize your reading experience.

Comments

Leave a comment to automatically be entered into our contest to win a free Echo Show.