Powell Hints at Rate Cut Amid Growing Confidence in Inflation Slowdown
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Federal Reserve Chair Jay Powell indicated that recent positive inflation data increases confidence that the Fed can soon cut interest rates, though he emphasized decisions will be made on a meeting-by-meeting basis. Powell also reiterated his commitment to his term ending in 2026 and highlighted the Fed's dual mandate of stable prices and maximum employment. Market watchers anticipate potential rate cuts in upcoming meetings, with significant political scrutiny expected.
- Recent inflation data 'do add somewhat to confidence' Fed can cut rates: Powell Yahoo Finance
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- Treasury yields fall as investors digest Powell comments CNBC
- Powell says Federal Reserve is more confident inflation is slowing to its target The Associated Press
- Live: Fed’s Powell Speaks at Economic Club of Washington Bloomberg
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