Fed, Inflation, and Macro Crosscurrents
Weak July jobs data, three dissents at Fed. Dollar subdued ahead of CPI; Fed split (52% hold vs 48% hike). Oil extending gains to Brent $90, WTI $84 on Hormuz deal skepticism, adding inflation pressure. Stock futures rising ahead of CPI. Yield curve steepening.
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Updated Aug 12, 2026