Plus gold miners and job report revisions
Without seeking to influence the election, the Fed chair must remind the public of some basic economic truths
The Democratic candidate makes a welcome attack on Donald Trump’s reckless trade plans
July meeting minutes show ‘vast majority’ of policymakers thought move to lower borrowing costs was ‘appropriate’
Also in this newsletter: China launches anti-dumping probe into European dairy products, BlackRock’s support for ESG shareholder proposals plummets, and investors flock to gold
At Jackson Hole, rate-setters should reflect on how to manage the cutting cycle
The Federal Reserve has brought down inflation but must now steer the economy away from recession
This supposedly brainy sector has been displaying memestock-like tendencies for a while now
Institutional investors look to lock in higher yields as market prepares for Fed to lower borrowing costs
Court decision deals blow to regulator’s attempts to curtail measures that prevent employees from taking jobs with rivals
The US economy needs a comprehensive vision, not misguided populist policies
Inflationary pressures are beginning to wane but not all central banks have taken action yet. See how this affects you
Ahead of Jackson Hole, August’s financial turmoil and feverish response now look a little silly
The US president’s high-spending protectionism is bad policy and worse politics
Greenback slides against euro and yen after market sell-off fades
And housing Kamalanomics
Populist measures designed to win over US voters are less welcome to business and economists
Move designed to increase government revenue would face opposition from business and Republicans
Look over here, like I live in hell? I’m running wild like rats in Taco Bell
Financial markets are right to be jumpy ahead of November’s election
Deng-Carter pact risks unravelling, with co-ordination limited to specific areas of research
The central bank needs to look at areas such as shadow institutions, the risks of sudden capital outflows and communication
US rate-setter challenges fears of recession as global policymakers prepare for Jackson Hole meeting
Cool response to price-gouging pledge complicates vice-president’s bid to win trust on inflation
Lawrence Wong says ‘intensifying rivalry’ between Beijing and Washington is his nation’s biggest concern