Allianz Analyst: Fed May Be Forced to Raise Rates in September

Odaily Planet Daily News Allianz Chief Economist Ludovic Subran said: "The US non-farm payroll data is actually weak, but I still believe that the inflation rate will peak above 3.7%, and artificial intelligence, fiscal stimulus, and the energy industry are still supporting economic growth. The Federal Reserve may be forced to raise interest rates in September. I believe this is the real divergence between Europe and the United States."

Subran believes that after last month's rate hike, the European Central Bank will not take action again. "That was an insurance-style rate hike, but judging from the current data, it seems to have passed," he said. "The traumatic effects of the (Iran) war will take time to materialize, and the economy is still bearing the cost of the war, but the situation now is much better than a few weeks ago." (Jin Shi)