Fed Chair Powell Says We Are Fairly Close To Where We Need To Get; I Wouldn't Attribute Huge Importance To One Hike
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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell stated that the economy is fairly close to where it needs to be, downplaying the significance of a single rate hike.

September 20, 2023 | 6:46 pm
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Fed Chair Powell's comments may have a neutral to slightly positive impact on SPY as it suggests stability in the economy and interest rates.
Powell's comments suggest that the Federal Reserve believes the economy is close to its target, which implies stability. This could have a neutral to slightly positive impact on SPY, as stability in the economy and interest rates is generally positive for the stock market. However, the impact is not likely to be significant as Powell downplayed the importance of a single rate hike.
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