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US Economy
Fed’s Powell testifies as inflation, hiring cool
Powell will likely be pressed harder by some lawmakers on why the Fed is hesitant to lower borrowing costs.
July 07, 2024
Investing strategies
Rally in stocks, bonds will power past a hawkish Fed: survey
More than half of the 97 respondents said the 14% surge in the S&P 500 during 2024 will extend regardless of what Fed does
June 13, 2024
US Economy
Fed signals one rate cut this year, but keeps door open to two
Powell called the numbers "encouraging".
June 13, 2024
US Economy
Three reasons why US financial markets are cruising through a long Fed hold
Financial markets continue to digest what Chair Jerome Powell calls “restrictive” policy very well.
June 09, 2024
US Economy
Powell keeps rate cuts on table but leaves timing less certain
Most Fed watchers expect just one cut now
May 02, 2024
Global Economy
Powell's US rates warning means headaches for rest of the world
'The longer we see these big central banks waiting to cut rates, the bigger the risk to the underlying economy'
April 17, 2024
US Economy
Powell signals rate-cut delay after run of inflation surprises
'He confirmed and emphasized what the markets were already pricing in based on the economic data'
April 17, 2024
US Economy
Powell says Fed has time to assess data before deciding cut
The Fed chair also used part of his speech to emphasize that the central bank makes its decisions independent from politics.
April 04, 2024
Gold
Gold hits record as silver surges with Powell set to take mic
Fed Chair Powell is scheduled to speak later on Wednesday, potentially offering fresh insights into his policy outlook
April 03, 2024
US Economy
The US economy's resilience is now undeniable
Central bankers can afford to wait before reducing benchmark interest rates.
March 31, 2024