{"id":52172,"date":"2025-08-21T18:08:51","date_gmt":"2025-08-21T22:08:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/economic-signals-mixed-as-feds-goolsbee-flags-inflation-risks-geopolitical-tensions-simmer\/52172\/"},"modified":"2025-08-21T18:08:51","modified_gmt":"2025-08-21T22:08:51","slug":"economic-signals-mixed-as-feds-goolsbee-flags-inflation-risks-geopolitical-tensions-simmer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/economic-signals-mixed-as-feds-goolsbee-flags-inflation-risks-geopolitical-tensions-simmer\/52172\/","title":{"rendered":"Economic Signals Mixed as Fed&#8217;s Goolsbee Flags Inflation Risks; Geopolitical Tensions Simmer"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee indicated that the September Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting will be &quot;live,&quot; citing mixed economic signals and disappointing recent inflation data, particularly in services.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Goolsbee further warned that ongoing tariff hikes are not finished and pose a significant risk of persistent inflation, emphasizing the critical importance of central bank independence.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence expressed concerns about the U.S. government potentially taking equity stakes in major technology companies like Intel (<a href=\"\/stock\/INTC\">INTC<\/a>) and a cut of Nvidia&#39;s (<a href=\"\/stock\/NVDA\">NVDA<\/a>) revenue.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Boeing (<a href=\"\/stock\/BA\">BA<\/a>) is reportedly nearing a substantial 500-plane order from China, a deal that could signal a significant thaw in trade relations.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>The U.S. has initiated a national security probe into imported wind turbines and components, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio paused all worker visas for commercial truck drivers.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Federal Reserve officials are grappling with a complex economic landscape, with Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee signaling that the upcoming <strong>September FOMC meeting will be a &quot;live&quot; event<\/strong>, implying that a policy decision, including a potential rate adjustment, is on the table. Goolsbee noted that the Fed has been receiving <em>mixed messages on the economy<\/em>, and recent inflation data, particularly concerning services, &quot;wasn&#39;t great&quot; and was disappointing. He stressed that the central bank still has time to gather more data before making a definitive move.<\/p>\n<p>A significant concern highlighted by Goolsbee is the <strong>risk of persistent inflation stemming from tariff hikes<\/strong>, stating that such increases &quot;aren\u2019t finished&quot; and pose an ongoing threat. He also underscored that responding to a <em>stagflation shock<\/em> would be &quot;extremely challenging&quot; and reiterated the paramount importance of central bank independence.<\/p>\n<p>In the political arena, former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence voiced <strong>concerns over potential government intervention in the private sector<\/strong>, specifically regarding reports of the U.S. government taking an equity stake in chipmaker Intel (<a href=\"\/stock\/INTC\">INTC<\/a>) and a cut of Nvidia&#39;s (<a href=\"\/stock\/NVDA\">NVDA<\/a>) revenue. These discussions reportedly involve the U.S. Treasury considering a 10% stake in Intel. Pence also called on the Senate to enact secondary sanctions on Russia. Separately, former President Donald <a href=\"https:\/\/thestockmarketwatch.com\/live\/trump-stock-market\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"8\" title=\"Trump\">Trump<\/a> stated that U.S. is leading in Artificial Intelligence and stressed the need to expand electricity capacity to maintain that lead.<\/p>\n<p>On the trade and security front, the U.S. Commerce Department has <strong>opened a national security probe into imported wind turbines and components<\/strong>, a move that could lead to higher tariffs. Concurrently, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced an immediate <strong>pause on all issuance of worker visas for commercial truck drivers<\/strong>. This comes amidst broader reviews of U.S. visas for potential deportable violations.<\/p>\n<p>In corporate news, aircraft manufacturer <strong>Boeing (<a href=\"\/stock\/BA\">BA<\/a>) is reportedly nearing a significant deal to secure a 500-plane order from China<\/strong>. This potential agreement could mark a substantial step in easing trade tensions between the two economic powers. Meanwhile, the UK is bolstering its air defense capabilities with a new contract for missile systems, as European military planners continue to enhance security measures. In the dairy sector, New Zealand&#39;s Fonterra has confirmed it is selling its global consumer and associated businesses to French dairy major Lactalis for <strong>NZ$3.845 billion (approximately $2.24 billion USD)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Key Takeaways Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee indicated that the September Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting will be &quot;live,&quot; 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