Powell's Interest Rate Remarks Trigger Thursday Roller Coaster: What Did Fed Chair Say?
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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's remarks during an interview with Bloomberg triggered significant market shifts. Initially, Powell's cautious tone led to expectations of a halt in interest rate hikes. However, during the Q&A session, Powell stated that the economy is handling high interest rates well and that high inflation remains a concern. This led to fears of further rate hikes, pushing Treasury yields higher. The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:SPY) managed to partially trim daily losses.
October 19, 2023 | 6:40 pm
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The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:SPY) managed to partially trim daily losses following Powell's remarks. The ETF's performance was influenced by the market's reaction to the possibility of further interest rate hikes.
Powell's remarks led to a shift in market sentiment, initially leading to expectations of a halt in interest rate hikes, but later causing fears of further hikes. This volatility impacted the performance of the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:SPY), which managed to partially trim its daily losses. The ETF's performance is closely tied to market sentiment and the broader economic outlook.
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