Fed’s Musalem leans toward supporting October interest rate cut

Fed’s Musalem leans toward supporting October interest rate cut

St. Louis Federal Reserve President Alberto Musalem indicated a potential interest rate cut is on his mind. He stated he could support a reduction if job market risks appear and inflation stays under control. However, Musalem stressed the Federal Reserve should not follow a predetermined plan. His comments were made before a financial meeting. Source … Read more

Global debt hits record of nearly $338 trillion, says IIF

Global debt hits record of nearly 8 trillion, says IIF

Global debt hit a record high of $337.7 trillion at the end of the second quarter, driven by easing global financial conditions, a softer U.S. dollar and a more accommodative stance from major central banks, a quarterly report showed on Thursday. The Institute of International Finance, a financial services trade group, said that global debt … Read more