Next week’s July meeting minutes and Jackson Hole speech offer in-depth looks into the Fed’s past and future

(Kitco News) – While this week’s economic news focused on inflation and the health of the American consumer, next week the spotlight centers once again on the Federal Reserve.The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on Tuesday that the Consumer Price Index rose 0.2% last month after June’s 0.3% increase, in line with expectations, and 2.7% over the past 12 months, which was slightly below expectations for a 2.8% increase.

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