Former Fed official says investors can get distracted by ‘bouncing ball’ of economic data

It’s been a difficult month for anyone trying to trade economic data releases. One policymaker says investors may be putting too much emphasis on them.

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Former Fed official says investors can get distracted by ‘bouncing ball’ of economic data

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