Asian Markets Steady Ahead of Powell's Jackson Hole Speech
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Asian equities traded narrowly ahead of Fed Chair Powell’s speech at Jackson Hole, with markets adjusting expectations for interest rate cuts amid mixed US economic data and hawkish Fed comments. The S&P 500 declined for a fifth day, while bond markets are pricing in a rate cut next month. Investors await Powell’s remarks for clues on future policy, amid ongoing debates over inflation, labor market conditions, and global growth prospects.
Topics:business#federal-reserve#financial-markets#interest-rates#jackson-hole#stock-market#us-economy
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- Asian shares choppy, dollar steady as traders await Powell speech Reuters
- Global Markets Mostly Lower as Fed Minutes Awaited The Wall Street Journal
- Asian Markets Tick Up As Investors Eye Jackson Hole Meeting Barron's
- Stock futures are little changed ahead of Powell's Jackson Hole speech: Live updates CNBC
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