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Lawrence Summers
Summers warns on inflation complacency, sees more bond declines
'My best guess is that you're going to see further adjustment as the data continues to come in'
July 08, 2023
US Economy
Fed should consider a half-point July rate hike if June is a skip: former Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers
“We are again in a situation where the risks of overheating the economy are the primary risks that the Fed needs to be mindful of"
June 03, 2023
US Economy
Summers says recession probabilities rising, Fed nearing the end
"The Fed needs to engage in some serious soul searching"
April 09, 2023
US Economy
Summers warns of 1970s crisis if central banks relent on rates
Some economists have suggested lifting inflation targets from 2% to 3% to avoid recessions.
January 20, 2023
US Economy
Summers warns Fed on 1970s-style mistake with CPI set to slow
"We're just setting the stage for stagflation."
August 07, 2022
US Economy
Biden says US recession avoidable after call with ex-treasury secretary Summers
“I think we’re going to be able to get a change in Medicare and a reduction in the cost of insulin," says Biden.
June 21, 2022
Cryptocurrency
Crypto should welcome regulation for its own good, says Summers
Summers was making the comments after China banned all crypto transactions and vowed to stop illegal crypto mining.
September 30, 2021