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Fed's Hammack Calls February Jobs Report Disappointing, Signals Cautious Monetary Policy
Federal Reserve's Hammack expressed disappointment with the February jobs report but noted overall economic improvement and labor market stabilization. He emphasized that inflation remains above target with little progress, suggesting that interest rates should stay around neutral for an extended period to curb inflation, while also considering discussions on shrinking the Fed's balance sheet.
Date:
06.03.2026 |
Source:
FOR-EX.NEWS
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Upcoming Important Events
| Time | Country | Event | Forecast | Previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09.03.2026 | ||||
| 01:30 | Inflation Rate YoY (Feb) | 0.7 | 0.2 | |
| 22:50 | 🇯🇵 | Gross Domestic Product QoQ (Q4) | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| 23:30 | 🇦🇺 | Westpac Consumer Confidence Change (Mar) | -1.1 | -2.6 |
| 10.03.2026 | ||||
| 00:30 | 🇦🇺 | NAB Business Confidence (Feb) | 3 | 3 |
| 03:00 | Exports YoY (Jan) | 6.6 | ||
| 03:00 | Imports YoY (Jan) | 5.7 | ||
| 07:00 | 🇩🇪 | Balance of Trade (Jan) | 15.4 | 17.1 |
| 14:00 | 🇺🇸 | Existing Home Sales (Feb) | 3.88 | 3.91 |
| 11.03.2026 | ||||
| 06:00 | 🇩🇪 | CPI (Feb) | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| 12:30 | 🇺🇸 | Core Inflation Rate MoM (Feb) | 0.2 | 0.3 |