Fed's Powell Says Above Trend Growth Could Warrant More Fed Rate Rises; Says Getting Inflation Back To 2% Likely Requires Below Trend Growth
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Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has indicated that above trend growth could necessitate further rate hikes. He also stated that to bring inflation back to 2%, it may require below trend growth.
August 25, 2023 | 2:08 pm
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The Federal Reserve's potential rate hikes could impact the SPY ETF, as it tracks the S&P 500 index which is sensitive to interest rate changes.
The SPY ETF tracks the S&P 500 index, which is sensitive to changes in interest rates. If the Federal Reserve increases rates due to above trend growth, it could lead to a decrease in the value of the SPY ETF in the short term as higher interest rates can make stocks less attractive compared to other investments.
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