G-7 Summit, Fed Rate Decision, Retail Sales: What to Watch This Week
The Federal Reserve headlines the central banks slated to weigh in on interest rates in the coming days. President Trump has turned up the pressure on Fed Chair Jerome Powell to lower rates, so far unsuccessfully. Last week saw several economic readings that seemed to support the president's view, though Israel's attacks against Iran have caused a surge in oil prices that could convince the Fed to refrain from cuts for a longer period.
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