Fed Chair Powell Says We Are Very Aware Of Real Rates, It's A Part Of How We Think About Things; Very Hard To Know Exactly How Tight Policy Is At Any Given Time; Expectation Would Be That Real Rates Is Declining As We Move Forward
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Fed Chair Powell acknowledged the importance of real interest rates in policy considerations, admitting the difficulty in gauging the exact tightness of policy at any time. He anticipates a decline in real rates moving forward.
December 13, 2023 | 7:49 pm
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Fed Chair Powell's comments on real interest rates and policy tightness may influence investor sentiment and expectations, potentially impacting the SPY ETF as it reflects the broader market.
Powell's statements are generally scrutinized for hints on future monetary policy, which can affect market liquidity and investor confidence. However, the lack of specific policy direction in his comments leads to a neutral score, with moderate relevance and importance due to the broad impact on market sentiment.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 70