Fed's Powell Says Don't Think We Know That Rates Will Be Higher It He Longer Run; Says My Instinct Is Rates Won't Go Back Down To Very Low Levels We Saw Before; Says But There Is Tremendous Uncertainty Around That
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Fed Chair Powell indicated uncertainty about long-term interest rates, suggesting they may not return to the historically low levels seen before, but also emphasized the high degree of uncertainty surrounding future rate movements.
March 20, 2024 | 6:50 pm
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Powell's comments on interest rates introduce uncertainty, potentially impacting investor sentiment and market volatility, influencing SPY as it tracks the broader market.
Powell's remarks introduce a level of uncertainty regarding the future direction of interest rates, which can affect investor sentiment and market volatility. Given SPY's role as a broad market ETF, changes in market sentiment and volatility directly impact its performance. However, the lack of a clear direction on whether rates will rise or fall makes the short-term impact neutral, with a moderate level of relevance and importance due to the potential for increased market volatility.
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