Hassett and Varney Discuss Disappointing Inflation Report and Rising Rates
What happened
Kevin Hassett admitted that the September inflation report was disappointing, although he hoped the rise would be a "blip". Stuart Varney noted that the market is reacting negatively to the report, stating that interest rates are rising. Hassett suggested that high mortgage rates could be overcome if income grows significantly and inflation is controlled.
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Why it matters
The discussion highlighted concerns over inflation and rising interest rates. Hassett also attributed rising fuel costs to attacks by the Houthis on Saudi Arabia.
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Who's involved
- Kevin HassettAmerican economist and former key economic advisor in the Trump administration
- Stuart VarneyBritish-American economic journalist and financial analyst for Fox News
- UBSSwiss multinational investment bank
- Donald TrumpFormer President of the United States
- National Economic CouncilUnited States federal government body for economic issues
- FEDBusiness related to monetary policy commentary
- Fox NewsAmerican cable television news channel where Stuart Varney works
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- UBSSpeculative
UBS might see its lending and investment strategies impacted by rising inflation and interest rates.
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The entities involved
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Kevin Hassett
American economist (born 1962)
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Stuart Varney
British-American economic journalist
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