The euro has reached multi-year highs against all other major currencies this week after ECB-president Mario Draghi gave a blank speech at the Fed’s Jackson Hole meeting.
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Yellen says case for rate hike has ‘strengthened’
Speaking at the annual Jackson Hole symposium, Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen said the solid performance of the United States labour market and current economic outlook mean the case for an increase in the federal funds rate has ‘strengthened in recent months.’
Bond euphoria swells but don’t discount autumn shock – BAML
While bonds have become the new stocks for many investors, ‘Taper Tantrum II’ remains a real threat for asset markets this autumn, warned Bank of America Merrill Lynch ahead of Fed chair Janet Yellen’s Jackson Hole speech today.
