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NEC's Hassett Sees Fed Acting If October Inflation Data High
Bloomberg • Oct 29, 2026

NEC's Hassett Sees Fed Acting If October Inflation Data High

White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett expects the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates if inflation figures for this month are elevated. Speaking on "Bloomberg The Open" shortly after the latest PCE inflation report, Hassett says the Fed will "probably a...

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Lagarde Says She Can't Stay Neutral in Current Situation
Bloomberg • Oct 29, 2026

Lagarde Says She Can't Stay Neutral in Current Situation

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde says "there is never a good time to leave" but that she wants "to have the freedom of speech, the freedom of expression, and the freedom to engage on matters that are not monetary policy matters." She made the comments at a news c...

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ECB's Lagarde Sees 'Downside' Risks to Growth
Bloomberg • Oct 29, 2026

ECB's Lagarde Sees 'Downside' Risks to Growth

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde says risks to euro-area growth are on the "downside" while risks to the inflation outlook are to the "upside." She made the comments at a news conference in Frankfurt after policymakers decided to keep rates on hold at 2.5%. (Sour...

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Bullard Backs Fed Leaving Rates Unchanged
Bloomberg • Oct 29, 2026

Bullard Backs Fed Leaving Rates Unchanged

Former St. Louis Fed President James Bullard says the FOMC was right to leave interest rates unchanged. He speaks about what Chairman Kevin Warsh could do next on "Bloomberg Surveillance." (Source: Bloomberg)

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Lagarde Says ECB Debated If Hike Would Be Appropriate
Bloomberg • Oct 29, 2026

Lagarde Says ECB Debated If Hike Would Be Appropriate

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde, speaking at a news conference in Frankfurt, says policymakers are “very attentive” to second-round inflation effects but adds that, for now, “we are not seeing a risk of second-round effects in addition to what is already include...

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