🚨✴️Consumer Sentiment and Fed Officials' Speeches: Will Rates Rise Again Next Week?
"Next week is going to be very exciting! There is US consumer sentiment data coming out and important speeches from Fed officials. All of this could have a big impact on interest rate decisions. Get ready, the economy could change direction!"
1. Tuesday (22:00 UTC+8): The US Conference Board's September Consumer Confidence Index will be released. This data is important because it provides a picture of public perception of the US economy, which can influence future Fed policy. This figure will be an important indicator of economic health.
2. Thursday (starting at 21:10 UTC+8):
Boston Fed President Susan Collins will lead an online meeting on central bank regulation and financial inclusion. This topic is a key focus of the Fed's policy on economic stability and more inclusive financial access.
21:20 UTC+8: Fed Chairman Jerome Powell will deliver a pre-recorded opening statement. Although it is recorded, his views will still be in the spotlight, especially on the outlook for interest rates and inflation.
21:25 UTC+8: New York Fed President John Williams, a permanent member of the FOMC, will speak. Williams is a key figure due to his role in US monetary policy, and his views on the economy and interest rate policy will be closely watched.
22:30 UTC+8: Fed Governor Michael Barr will deliver a speech, likely to be related to regulation and banking policy given his role as the Fed’s Vice Chair for supervision.
3. Friday (01:00 UTC+8):
Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari and Fed Governor Michael Barr will engage in a casual discussion. This may provide insight into their thinking on monetary policy in a more informal setting, but it is still an important highlight for economic watchers.
21:30 UTC+8: Boston Fed President Susan Collins and Fed Governor Lisa Cook will deliver remarks. Both are expected to share their views on the economic outlook, inflation, and interest rate policy.
