U.S. Highlights Equity markets saw further losses this week, following more hawkish messaging from the Fed. Between Powell and Brainard’s confirmation hearings and other Fed speakers, the signals for a March rate hike are flashing loud and clear. December’s inflation data supported the case for a rate hike, with headline inflation reaching 7% year-on-year (y/y). […]
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