{"id":54184,"date":"2025-10-07T17:08:46","date_gmt":"2025-10-07T21:08:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/fed-official-miran-calls-for-looser-regulations-amid-inflation-concerns-oil-stocks-rise\/54184\/"},"modified":"2025-10-07T17:08:46","modified_gmt":"2025-10-07T21:08:46","slug":"fed-official-miran-calls-for-looser-regulations-amid-inflation-concerns-oil-stocks-rise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/fed-official-miran-calls-for-looser-regulations-amid-inflation-concerns-oil-stocks-rise\/54184\/","title":{"rendered":"Fed Official Miran Calls for Looser Regulations Amid Inflation Concerns; Oil Stocks Rise"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/fed-official-miran-calls-for-looser-regulations-amid-inflation-concerns-oil-stocks-rise\/54184\/#Key_Takeaways\" >Key Takeaways<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/fed-official-miran-calls-for-looser-regulations-amid-inflation-concerns-oil-stocks-rise\/54184\/#Fed_Commentary_and_Monetary_Policy_Outlook\" >Fed Commentary and Monetary Policy Outlook<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/fed-official-miran-calls-for-looser-regulations-amid-inflation-concerns-oil-stocks-rise\/54184\/#Energy_Markets_See_Unexpected_Inventory_Build\" >Energy Markets See Unexpected Inventory Build<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/fed-official-miran-calls-for-looser-regulations-amid-inflation-concerns-oil-stocks-rise\/54184\/#Equity_Markets_and_Options_Volume\" >Equity Markets and Options Volume<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/fed-official-miran-calls-for-looser-regulations-amid-inflation-concerns-oil-stocks-rise\/54184\/#Emerging_and_Frontier_Markets_Under_Review\" >Emerging and Frontier Markets Under Review<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/fed-official-miran-calls-for-looser-regulations-amid-inflation-concerns-oil-stocks-rise\/54184\/#Corporate_Developments_and_Housing_Concerns\" >Corporate Developments and Housing Concerns<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways\"><\/span>Key Takeaways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran<\/strong> asserted that <strong>banking regulations are currently too tight<\/strong>, advocating for a re-evaluation of current policy to avoid economic slowdown risks. He also highlighted that <em>shelter costs<\/em> are the primary factor driving inflation and that <em>housing<\/em> has a greater impact on the economy than the equity market.<\/li>\n<li><strong>U.S. crude oil stocks<\/strong> unexpectedly increased by <strong>2.78 million barrels<\/strong>, exceeding the forecast of 2.25 million barrels and contrasting with a previous decrease of 3.674 million barrels.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nasdaq&#39;s U.S. equity options volume<\/strong> surged to <strong>378 million contracts in September<\/strong>, marking a significant <strong>42% year-over-year increase<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>FTSE Russell<\/strong> has placed <strong>Egypt<\/strong> on a watch list for potential reclassification from a secondary emerging market to <em>frontier market<\/em> status, and <strong>Nigeria<\/strong> for potential reclassification from unclassified to <em>frontier market<\/em> status.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Grupo Mexico (<a href=\"\/stock\/GMEXICOB\">GMEXICOB<\/a>)<\/strong> indicated it has no interest in a bidding war for <strong>Citigroup\u2019s (<a href=\"\/stock\/C\">C<\/a>) Banamex<\/strong> unit, suggesting a future public listing if its current offer is successful.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fed_Commentary_and_Monetary_Policy_Outlook\"><\/span>Fed Commentary and Monetary Policy Outlook<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran has voiced strong opinions on current monetary policy and its economic implications. Miran stated that he believes <strong>banking regulations are still too tight<\/strong>, suggesting a need to &quot;right-size regulation&quot; before addressing the Fed&#39;s balance sheet. He emphasized that overly restrictive policy could lead to a weakened economy and that current interest rates are too high given recent economic changes. Miran also highlighted the difficulty in precisely controlling inflation in the long term, advocating for a quicker pace of monetary policy easing.<\/p>\n<p>A key focus for Miran is inflation, where he identified <em>shelter costs<\/em> as the main factor. He noted that housing matters more for the broader economy than the equity market when assessing financial conditions. Miran expects significant disinflation in housing services, driven by population shifts and the lag in how market rents are reflected in inflation data. Despite his firm stance on lowering short-term interest rates, Miran cautioned that easing too aggressively could create distortions in the bond market.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde renewed calls for a <strong>beefed-up global role for the euro<\/strong>, arguing that the changing international landscape creates an opportunity for the currency to play a greater part.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Energy_Markets_See_Unexpected_Inventory_Build\"><\/span>Energy Markets See Unexpected Inventory Build<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In the commodities sector, the <strong>U.S. API report<\/strong> indicated an unexpected increase in <strong>crude oil stocks<\/strong>. Inventories rose by <strong>2.78 million barrels<\/strong>, significantly higher than the forecast increase of 2.25 million barrels. This build contrasts sharply with the previous week&#39;s decrease of 3.674 million barrels, potentially signaling shifts in demand or supply dynamics.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Equity_Markets_and_Options_Volume\"><\/span>Equity Markets and Options Volume<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>On the equity front, <strong>Nasdaq (<a href=\"\/stock\/NDAQ\">NDAQ<\/a>)<\/strong> reported a substantial surge in <strong>U.S. equity options volume<\/strong> for September, reaching <strong>378 million contracts<\/strong>. This represents a robust <strong>42% increase year-over-year<\/strong>, reflecting heightened activity in the derivatives market.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Emerging_and_Frontier_Markets_Under_Review\"><\/span>Emerging and Frontier Markets Under Review<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Global index provider <strong>FTSE Russell<\/strong> has placed <strong>Egypt<\/strong> on its watch list for a potential reclassification from a secondary emerging market to <em>frontier market<\/em> status. Similarly, <strong>Nigeria<\/strong> has been added to the watch list for possible reclassification from unclassified to <em>frontier market<\/em> status. These reclassifications could impact investment flows into these markets.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Corporate_Developments_and_Housing_Concerns\"><\/span>Corporate Developments and Housing Concerns<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Grupo Mexico (<a href=\"\/stock\/GMEXICOB\">GMEXICOB<\/a>)<\/strong> has clarified its position on the acquisition of <strong>Citigroup\u2019s (<a href=\"\/stock\/C\">C<\/a>) Banamex<\/strong> unit, stating it has no interest in a bidding war. The company hinted at a future public listing for Banamex if its current offer succeeds, despite Citigroup&#39;s stated preference for an IPO.<\/p>\n<p>In Canada, the national housing agency has warned of a looming wave of <strong>mortgage delinquencies and arrears<\/strong>. This comes as an estimated two million mortgages are set to renew in 2025 and 2026, with many facing higher payments.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Aussie dollar (AUD)<\/strong> experienced a dip, moving from <strong>US66.11 cents to US65.77 cents<\/strong>, and was trading near US65.80 cents at the U.S. close. This movement reflects broader currency market dynamics.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Key Takeaways Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran asserted that banking regulations are currently too tight, advocating for a re-evaluation of 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