Lagarde Declares Independence From the Fed: John Authers

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Today’s Points

• Christine Lagarde declared independence from the Fed, and survived;

• US producer prices calmed strained nerves by coming in a little below expectation;

• Wednesday’s huge shift on the back of the US CPI numbers remains intact.

• Tip for CEOs who want to raise their stock price: be kind.

• AND: Try a handy new tool to tell you just how much your kids’ college is ripping you off. Fun for all the family!

European Independence

It’s the calm after the storm. Christine Lagarde proclaimed European ...