Jackson Hole Symposium

In the United States, the authority to set interest rates is divided between the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve (Board) and the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC). The Board decides on changes in discount rates after recommendations submitted by one or more of the regional Federal Reserve Banks. The FOMC decides on open market operations, including the desired levels of central bank money or the desired federal funds market rate.

Net Payrolls

145160

In Brazil, net payrolls refer to the change in total formal employment, that is, the difference between admitted and dismissed.

Baker Hughes Oil Rig Count

452

US Crude Oil Rigs refer to the number of active US rigs drilling for oil in a given week.

Baker Hughes Total Rigs Count

588

US Total Rigs refer to the number of active US rigs drilling in a given week.

Fed Goolsbee Speech

In the United States, the authority to set interest rates is divided between the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve (Board) and the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC). The Board decides on changes in discount rates after recommendations submitted by one or more of the regional Federal Reserve Banks. The FOMC decides on open market operations, including the desired levels of central bank money or the desired federal funds market rate.

M2 Money Supply YoY

13.2%

Russia Money Supply M2 includes M1 plus short-term time deposits in banks.