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Inflation Is So Sticky, Leaving The Fed Few Choices

Vishnu Varathan, Head of Economics & Strategy, Mizuho Bank

30-May-24 07:00

Inflation Is So Sticky, Leaving The Fed Few Choices

US consumer confidence unexpectedly improved in May, after deteriorating for three consecutive months. Vishnu Varathan, Head of Economics & Strategy, Mizuho Bank tells us if this will force the hand of the Fed to keep rates higher for much longer than expected and what this means for currencies including Emerging Markets.

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Produced by: Tun Hizami Hashim

Presented by: Wong Shou Ning, Shazana Mokhtar


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