Fed's Bostic says economy likely to continue slowing

*WALLER EMERGES AS FAVORITE FOR FED CHAIR AMONG TRUMP TEAM Waller Has Met With Trump Team But Not With President TRUMP TEAM LIKES WALLER DESIRE FOR RATE CUTS BASED ON FORECASTS

Fed's Bostic: I still feel that one cut for this year remains appropriate, but there is a lot of data coming before the September meeting. Bostic Says Jobs Data Show Higher Risks to Labor Market Than Before Last Meeting Fed's Bostic: I am hopeful that by mid to late next year, price pressures will have eased. Fed’s Bostic: Hopeful Can Start Returning To Neutral Rate In 2026 Fed's Bostic: It would not be surprising if dissents continue at the FOMC meetings, given the complexity of the moment.

Swiss President Keller-Sutter: We have to prepare for difficult times. Swiss President States Our Industry's Strength Should Not Be Questioned Due To High U.S. Tariffs Swiss President Says Industry Survived Past Challenges Including Covid-19 and End of Minimum Exchange Rate Swiss President Keller-Sutter: In the end, it's all in Trump's hands. Switzerland will not impose reciprocal tariffs on US Swiss Confederation President Karin Keller-Sutter (pictured) said on Thursday that Switzerland does not plan any countermeasures to the 39% tariff imposed on the country's exports by the United States, although the situation is "extraordinarily difficult." She said the Swiss government held a meeting with US negotiators yesterday, where it presented an "improved offer," and that talks on a possible trade deal will continue. We cannot say how long this period will last," Keller-Sutter said, adding that the issue is "in the hands of the US president." In the meantime, she said the government is looking into ways to offer relief to companies affected by tariffs. Swiss Economics Minister Guy Parmelin said the tariffs impact around 60% of Swiss exports to the US.