Daily Market Insight
Fed to announce QE taper in August or September on rising inflation concerns: Reuters poll
The Federal Reserve is likely to announce in August or September a strategy for reducing its massive bond buying program, but won't start cutting monthly purchases until early next year, a Reuters poll of economists found.
Biden supply chain 'strike force' to target China on trade
The US will target China with a new "strike force" to combat unfair trade practices, the Biden administration said on Tuesday, as it rolled out findings of a review of access to critical products, from semiconductors to electric-vehicle batteries.
U.S. Republicans vow to oppose Yellen's G7 tax deal, casting doubt on its future
Several top U.S. Senate Republicans on Monday rejected Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen's G7 deal to impose a global minimum corporate tax and allow more countries to tax big multinational firms, raising questions about the U.S. ability to implement a broader global agreement.
Yellen says higher interest rates would be 'plus' for U.S., Fed- Bloomberg News
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said that President Joe Biden's $4 trillion spending plan would be good for the U.S., even if it contributes to rising inflation and results in higher interest rates.
Job Openings at U.S. Small Businesses Increase to Fresh Record
U.S. small-business owners reported a record share of unfilled positions in May, and more firms are boosting wages to attract workers, the National Federation of Independent Business said Thursday.
Biden eyes grants, federal purchasing to narrow racial wealth, home ownership gaps
President Joe Biden will announce steps on Tuesday to narrow the large and persistent racial wealth gap that divides Black, Latino and white Americans, although he will stop short of a cancellation of student loan debt demanded by civil rights groups.
Three-child policy: China lifts cap on births in major policy shift
Married Chinese couples may have up to three children, China announced on Monday, in a major shift from the existing limit of two after recent data showed a dramatic decline in births in the world's most populous country.
'Real compromise' on U.S. infrastructure bill possible - Republican senator
Negotiations with U.S. President Joe Biden over a potentially massive infrastructure investment package are inching forward even though disagreements remain over the size and scope of such legislation, Republican Senator Shelley Moore Capito said on Sunday.
U.S. Labor Market Needs 18 More Months to Recover, Fitch Says
The U.S. labor market will take about a year and a half to return to full steam after the economic blow from the Covid-19 pandemic, according to Fitch Ratings.
Fed's George says doesn't dismiss risk of inflation surge
Kansas City Fed President Esther George on Monday cautioned against a "rigid" approach to monetary policy in a post-pandemic era that may involve different inflation and employment dynamics than ones seen in the last few years and worked into the Fed's current policy framework.