Fed's Powell Says As Inflation Has Come Down To Below 3%, The Fed's Employment Goal Comes Back Into Focus
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Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell announced that with inflation decreasing to below 3%, the Fed is shifting its focus back to its employment goals. This suggests a potential easing of aggressive interest rate hikes, which have been a key tool in combating high inflation rates.
May 01, 2024 | 6:56 pm
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The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) is likely to experience positive momentum as the Federal Reserve's shift in focus could lead to a more favorable economic environment for growth, potentially easing aggressive rate hikes.
The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) closely tracks the performance of the S&P 500, which is sensitive to changes in Federal Reserve policies. A shift towards focusing on employment and potentially less aggressive interest rate hikes can improve investor sentiment and market conditions, likely benefiting SPY in the short term.
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