Fed's Powell Says We Don't Think We Necessarily Need To See Weaker Growth For Inflation To Come Down; Likely Case That We Will Become More Confident; Seems Likely We Will Achieve Confidence On Inflation
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Fed Chair Jerome Powell indicated that weaker economic growth may not be required for inflation to decrease. He expressed optimism that the Fed will gain confidence in controlling inflation and suggested that it seems likely they will achieve this goal.
January 31, 2024 | 7:41 pm
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Jerome Powell's comments may lead to increased investor confidence in the market, potentially impacting the SPY ETF positively as it reflects the broader market sentiment.
Powell's comments suggest that the Federal Reserve is confident in its ability to control inflation without harming economic growth. This could lead to a more positive outlook for the economy and the stock market, which is reflected in broad market ETFs like SPY. However, the actual impact will depend on future inflation data and the Fed's policy actions.
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