Fed's Powell Says That's To Be Seen But Don't Think We'll Have Enough Confidence; March Rate Cut Is Not 'Base Case'; That's Not The Base Case, For A March Cut; We Will Be Looking At Economic Data; All Depends On How Economy Evolves
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Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell indicated that a March rate cut is not the base case scenario. The decision will depend on economic data and how the economy evolves, suggesting that the Fed is not yet confident enough to consider a rate reduction.
January 31, 2024 | 8:06 pm
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Jerome Powell's comments suggest a cautious approach to interest rate cuts, which may lead to mixed reactions in the market, potentially affecting the SPY ETF that tracks the S&P 500.
As the SPY ETF is a broad market index fund, its performance is closely tied to investor sentiment regarding monetary policy. Powell's comments do not commit to a rate cut, which could lead to uncertainty and short-term market volatility. However, the lack of a clear direction means the impact is likely to be neutral until more definitive economic data is released.
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