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Barclays US economist Pooja Sriram discussed expectations for the upcoming July Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, emphasizing that the recent softer inflation reading in June is likely to be short-lived. She noted that while the July CPI data may not be decisive on its own, it remains a critical data point for markets and policymakers, especially following last Friday's relatively soft payrolls report which eased concerns about a reacceleration in economic activity. Sriram highlighted that infl
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Kelsey Berro, Fixed Income Portfolio Manager at JPMorgan Asset Management, discussed the Federal Reserve's challenging position amid recent disinflationary signals. Despite expectations for a modest 0.2% month-over-month increase in core CPI and relatively moderate inflation rates over several time horizons, the Fed remains cautious due to core PCE inflation running above 3%. Berro emphasized that a single data point will not dictate the Fed's next move, especially with key economic reports such
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Marie-Anne Allier, Fixed Income Fund Manager at Carmignac Gestion, discussed the current challenges facing bond markets amid rising energy prices and geopolitical tensions involving Iran. She noted that much of the negative impact from higher oil, gas, and energy prices is already priced into the market, with expectations of fewer interest rate cuts and potential hikes in the US and Europe. However, Allier highlighted a looming risk that is not yet fully reflected in bond prices: food inflation.
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