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Former Boston Fed Pres.: Investment spend a catalyst

Friday, August 14, 2026


Eric Rosengren, who previously served as president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, attributed recent weak retail sales figures to higher oil prices affecting consumers. He stated that artificial intelligence and technology investment are driving a significant portion of overall investment spending. Rosengren made the comments during an appearance on Bloomberg's "The Close" program with hosts Romaine Bostick and Isabelle Lee.

Original reporting: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-14/former-boston-fed-pres-investment-spend-a-catalyst-video

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