Jerome Powell spoke at a conference last week in Washington, DC. The event was one week after the Fed increased the federal funds interest rate target by a quarter point to 2-2.25 percent at its monthly meeting. According to post-meeting notes, the Fed is likely to approve one more hike in 2018, probably in December. Interviewed during a panel session (with journalist Judy Woodruff of PBS) at the conference, the Fed chairman added some more context to the central bank’s perspective, citing the following:
“The really extremely accommodative low interest rates that we needed when the economy was quite weak, we don't need those anymore." “Interest rates are still accommodative, but we're gradually moving to a place where...
What You Need to Know Today: USDA reports are delayed until Tuesday due to the federal holiday on Monday. Over the weekend, President Trump announced a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. Russia warmly welcomed and confirmed this ceasefire by conducting more strikes against Ukraine. Specific...
On Saturday, 10 October, at a campaign rally in Clarksville, Tennessee, President Trump said that the U.S. and Mexico would come to terms on a new trade deal, and he said Canada does not need to be part of the deal. Trump called the coming agreement with Mexico “great” but gave no d...
Key Takeaways: The United States has steadily lost global wheat export market share since the 1970s, falling from the world's leading exporter to a projected fifth place in 2026/27. The rapid expansion of Black Sea wheat exports, driven by improved productivity and export infrastructure, has r...
