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On August 26, European Central Bank Executive Board member Schnabel stated that the protracted Middle East conflict, coupled with unexpectedly strong Eurozone economic performance, poses upside risks to inflation, necessitating further interest rate hikes. Consumer price increases could exceed 2% for an "extended period," and policymakers will be behind the curve if action is delayed until these effects are transmitted to wages. She stated, "At current interest rates, inflation is unlikely to return to the target level in the medium term, thus requiring further policy tightening. Especially given the current resilient aggregate demand, preventing a second round of effects early is crucial, as acting too late may require more aggressive tightening measures." She pointed out that fiscal policy, increased defense spending, and the global AI boom are key drivers of strong economic growth. Schnabel warned that energy price pressures, excluding oil, are becoming more persistent. Given low European gas inventory levels, the gas market is particularly worrying, "posing a substantial upside risk to inflation. The longer the conflict lasts, the greater the risk and intensity of indirect and second-round effects."ANZ Bank now expects the Reserve Bank of Australia to raise interest rates by 25 basis points in November.August 26th - As markets closely watch for clues about the timing of the Bank of Japans next interest rate hike, BOJ watchers will be closely monitoring Deputy Governor Ryozo Himinos speech on Thursday. SMBC Nikko Securities strategist Ataru Okumura stated, "While there are limitations to how much a single speech by a BOJ deputy governor can guide market expectations, the focus will be on how firm his wording is on controlling inflation." Okumura added that although the bond market firmly expects the BOJ to raise rates sooner rather than later, investors doubt the banks ability to push rates above the restrictive level of 2%, making the future path of interest rates a key focus for the market.August 26th - According to the Financial Times, US Treasury Secretary Bessetts intervention in the bond market runs counter to the Federal Reserves efforts to curb inflation. Bessetts unexpected intervention in the US Treasury market caused yields to initially fall before rising, triggering a market reaction that puts greater pressure on Warshs speech in Jackson Hole on Friday. Warsh has consistently emphasized that investors should rely more on economic data and market prices rather than waiting for "forward guidance" from central bank officials to tell the market about future interest rate trends. There are now concerns that if Bessetts efforts to control yields remain ineffective, the Federal Reserve may also face pressure to intervene in the market. Warsh and Bessett are both protégés of billionaire Stanley Druckenmiller, and the two reportedly have a close relationship and meet frequently. However, the current impression is that their respective Treasury departments and the Federal Reserve are "moving in opposite directions."ECB Executive Board member Schnabel: At the current policy rate, inflation is unlikely to return to the target level in the medium term, and further tightening of policy will be necessary.
