Powell Said In Hindsight Would Have Been Better To Tighten Policy Earlier; Said Doesn't See Elevated Possibility Of Recession
Portfolio Pulse from Charles Gross
In a CBS' 60 Minutes interview, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell stated that in hindsight, it would have been better to tighten monetary policy earlier to address economic issues. However, he does not see an elevated possibility of a recession.
February 05, 2024 | 12:16 am
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Jerome Powell's comments may lead to increased confidence in the stability of the economy, potentially positively impacting the SPY ETF as it reflects the broader market sentiment.
Powell's reassurance about the lack of an elevated recession risk, despite acknowledging the need for earlier policy tightening, may calm investors' fears about future economic instability. This could lead to a more positive outlook on the stock market, reflected in the performance of broad market ETFs like SPY.
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