Powell Said Making Good Progress On Inflation; Could Move Sooner If We Saw Labor Market Weakness Or Inflation Really Persuasively Coming Down
Portfolio Pulse from Charles Gross
In a CBS' 60 Minutes interview, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell stated that progress is being made on inflation control. He mentioned the possibility of the Federal Reserve acting sooner if there are signs of labor market weakness or a convincing reduction in inflation.
February 05, 2024 | 12:12 am
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Powell's comments on potential early action by the Federal Reserve could influence investor sentiment, potentially impacting the SPY ETF.
Jerome Powell's remarks indicate a proactive stance by the Federal Reserve towards inflation and labor market conditions. This could lead to fluctuations in investor sentiment, affecting the SPY ETF, which tracks the performance of the S&P 500. The impact is considered neutral in the short term as the direction will depend on actual economic indicators and subsequent Federal Reserve actions.
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