"Powell Emphasizes Patience in Rate Cuts Amid Inflation Reversal"
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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell stated that the strong economic growth provides the central bank with the flexibility to be patient before cutting interest rates. Despite initial hopes for early and substantial rate cuts, Fed officials are now taking a cautious approach, emphasizing the need for greater confidence in controlling inflation before making any decisions. The economy continues to show strong growth, with consumers spending at a rapid pace and solid hiring data, even with the Fed's high interest rates.
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- Remarks from Chair Jerome H. Powell at the Macroeconomics and Monetary Policy Conference - San Francisco Fed Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco
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