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Fed’s Bowman Sees Upside Inflation Risk, Signals Caution on Cuts

(Bloomberg) -- Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman said she still sees upside risks for inflation and continued strength in the labor market, signaling she may not be ready to support an interest-rate decrease when US central bankers next meet in September.Most Read from BloombergHow a Tiny Midwestern Town Became a Mecca for Modern ArchitectureHow Chicago’s Gigantic Merchandise Mart Is Still Thriving as Office SpaceLos Angeles Sees Remote Work Helping ‘No Car’ 2028 Olympic GamesIn DNC, Chic

BlackRock’s Wei Li Sees Risk of Donald Trump Challenging Fed’s Independence

(Bloomberg) -- Treasury investors should consider the possibility of a Donald Trump presidency after the Republican candidate said he would look to influence US monetary policy if elected, according to Wei Li, global chief investment strategist at BlackRock. Most Read from BloombergHow a Tiny Midwestern Town Became a Mecca for Modern ArchitectureAfrica’s Richest City Needs $12 Billion to Fix InfrastructureNYC Subway Riders See ‘Exceptionally High’ Air PollutionWhen Climate Funds Pay for Highway

Brazil Inflation Speeds Up Again, Piling Pressure on Central Bank

(Bloomberg) -- Brazil’s annual inflation accelerated to the upper limit of the target range, dealing another blow to the central bank as it works to contain price pressures spreading throughout Latin America’s biggest economy.Most Read from BloombergHow a Tiny Midwestern Town Became a Mecca for Modern ArchitectureAfrica’s Richest City Needs $12 Billion to Fix InfrastructureNYC Subway Riders See ‘Exceptionally High’ Air PollutionNew York City Paid $2 Million for Empty Hotel Rooms Meant for Migran

Fed's Collins Sees Rate Cuts ‘Soon’ If Inflation Keeps Falling

(Bloomberg) -- The US Federal Reserve could soon begin easing interest rates if inflation continues on its downward path amid a strong labor market, Boston Fed President Susan Collins said in an interview with the Providence Journal.Most Read from BloombergHow a Tiny Midwestern Town Became a Mecca for Modern ArchitectureAfrica’s Richest City Needs $12 Billion to Fix InfrastructureNYC Subway Riders See ‘Exceptionally High’ Air PollutionNew York City Paid $2 Million for Empty Hotel Rooms Meant for

Analysis-Global oil demand needs to rise faster to absorb OPEC+ hike

Global oil demand growth needs to accelerate in coming months or the market will struggle to absorb an increase in oil supply that OPEC+ is planning to make from October, according to data, analysts and industry sources. Oil demand growth in the first seven months of the year from top consumers the United States and China had failed to meet some expectations even before renewed fears of a U.S. recession triggered a global stock and bond sell-off this week. If the economy slows further, oil demand growth will likely slow with it.

Oil Poised for Weekly Gain With Eyes on Middle East, Equities

(Bloomberg) -- Oil steadied after a three-day rebound, with traders monitoring developments in the Middle East and a rally in wider markets. Most Read from BloombergHow a Tiny Midwestern Town Became a Mecca for Modern ArchitectureAfrica’s Richest City Needs $12 Billion to Fix InfrastructureNYC Subway Riders See ‘Exceptionally High’ Air PollutionNew York City Paid $2 Million for Empty Hotel Rooms Meant for MigrantsNew York City’s Outdoor Dining Sheds Will Start DisappearingBrent traded near $79 a

Fed Seen Rejecting Calls for Jumbo Rate Cut in Economist Survey

(Bloomberg) -- A large majority of economists surveyed see only a quarter-point decrease in interest rates coming in September — a finding that’s at odds with calls from some large Wall Street banks for a jumbo cut at the next meeting.Most Read from BloombergHow a Tiny Midwestern Town Became a Mecca for Modern ArchitectureAfrica’s Richest City Needs $12 Billion to Fix InfrastructureNYC Subway Riders See ‘Exceptionally High’ Air PollutionNew York City Paid $2 Million for Empty Hotel Rooms Meant f