FOMC Statement: 'The U.S. banking system is sound and resilient. Tighter credit conditions for households and businesses are likely to weigh on economic activity, hiring, and inflation.'
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The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) has released a statement indicating that the U.S. banking system is sound and resilient. However, it also warns that tighter credit conditions for households and businesses could negatively impact economic activity, hiring, and inflation.
July 26, 2023 | 6:02 pm
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The FOMC's statement about tighter credit conditions could potentially impact the SPY ETF. Tighter credit conditions can slow economic activity, which may negatively affect the overall market and, by extension, the SPY ETF.
The SPY ETF tracks the S&P 500, which is a broad representation of the U.S. stock market. If tighter credit conditions slow economic activity, this could lead to lower corporate earnings and, consequently, lower stock prices. This would negatively impact the SPY ETF.
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