Fed's Powell Says With Hindsight, Possible Fed Could Have Done Less During Pandemic; Our Economy Is Doing Very Well
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Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell stated that in hindsight, it's possible the Fed could have done less during the pandemic. He also noted that the US economy is performing well.
October 19, 2023 | 4:39 pm
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Powell's comments about the strength of the US economy and the possibility of the Fed having overstepped during the pandemic could influence investor sentiment towards US equities, potentially impacting SPY.
Powell's comments could be interpreted in two ways. On one hand, his positive remarks about the US economy could boost investor confidence, potentially leading to an increase in SPY. On the other hand, his suggestion that the Fed may have done too much during the pandemic could raise concerns about potential future tightening of monetary policy, which could negatively impact SPY. Therefore, the net impact is uncertain.
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