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Fed's Logan Highlights Labor Concerns from Immigration Restrictions, AI's Inflationary Impact and Productivity Potential
Federal Reserve official Logan expressed concern about Texas's labor force challenges due to immigration restrictions. He also noted significant near-term inflationary pressures from strong AI investment demand, while remaining very optimistic about AI-driven long-term productivity improvements.
Date:
16.07.2026 |
Source:
FOR-EX.NEWS
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| XAUUSD | 4031.840000 | -0.71059% |
| USDCAD | 1.405040 | +0.068372% |
| NZDUSD | 0.584170 | -0.16535% |
| USDCHF | 0.806210 | +0.21131% |
| AUDUSD | 0.699650 | -0.16694% |
| EURGBP | 0.849010 | +0.27282% |
| EURJPY | 185.802000 | -0.030131% |
| GBPJPY | 218.735000 | -0.29946% |
| AUDJPY | 113.590000 | +0.051968% |
| CADJPY | 115.614000 | +0.11257% |
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| NZDJPY | 94.713000 | -0.072799% |
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| EURCHF | 0.925310 | +0.25027% |
| USDMXN | 17.398870 | +0.17774% |
| USDZAR | 16.350350 | +0.39081% |
| USDTRY | 47.030600 | +0.016375% |
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| USDSEK | 9.599110 | +0.1401% |
| USDCNY | 6.768300 | +0.008866% |
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