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Philadelphia Fed says it is looking for Harker successor

NEW YORK (Reuters) -The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia said on Wednesday it is launching a search to replace its current leader, Patrick Harker, who will retire next summer. "We will run an open and inclusive nationwide search including broad input" from the Philadelphia Fed district, Anthony Ibarguen, CEO of Quench USA and chair of the Philadelphia Fed's board of directors, said in a press release. "Our goal is to find a new leader who will carry on President Harker's service to our communities and commitment to promoting a strong U.S. economy."

Bostic Says Risks to Fed’s Jobs, Inflation Goals Now in Balance

(Bloomberg) -- Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta President Raphael Bostic said the central bank’s two mandates — stable prices and maximum employment — are now in balance for the first time since 2021, though he added he is “not quite prepared” to declare victory over inflation.Most Read from BloombergHow Air Conditioning Took Over the American OfficeHong Kong’s Arts Hub Turns to Selling Land to Stay AfloatThe Outsized Cost of Expanding US Roads“Though they have declined significantly, risks to me

Citi says 2025 oil prices could average $60/bbl without deeper OPEC+ cuts

Citi said that while a technical rebound was possible, the market could lose confidence in OPEC+ defending the $70/bbl level if the group doesn't commit to extending current output cuts indefinitely. If Brent prices fall into the $60s, financial flows could drive them down further, possibly to $50 per barrel before a potential rebound, the analysts at Citi said. Geopolitical tensions were initially expected to lift oil prices, but each rebound since October 2023 has weakened, Citi said.