Fed Chair Powell Says 2% Global And Pretty Durable Standard For Inflation.
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Fed Chair Powell stated that a 2% global inflation rate is seen as a durable standard, indicating a continued focus on stabilizing inflation to this target level.
March 06, 2024 | 4:58 pm
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Powell's statement on a 2% inflation target reaffirms the Fed's commitment to price stability, which could influence market sentiment and impact SPY.
Powell's reaffirmation of the 2% inflation target suggests a continued focus on monetary policy to achieve price stability. This could lead to a neutral short-term impact on SPY as the market has likely already priced in the Fed's stance on inflation. However, the statement reinforces the Fed's commitment, which could influence investor sentiment and market stability, thus affecting SPY indirectly.
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