Fed Chair Powell Says Colleagues And I Have Greater Confidence Inflation Is On Sustainable Path To 2%; Disinflation 'Broad Based,' Recent Data Indicate Further Progress Toward Sustained Return To 2%; Housing Services Inflation Will Continue To Decline As Long As Growth Rate In Rents For New Tenants Remains Low; 50 BPs Rate Cut Reflects Growing Confidence That Appropriate Policy Recalibration Can Maintain Labor Market Strength And Inflation Moving Toward Goal
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Fed Chair Powell expressed confidence that inflation is on a sustainable path to 2%, with disinflation being broad-based. A 50 basis points rate cut reflects confidence in maintaining labor market strength and achieving inflation goals.
September 30, 2024 | 5:57 pm
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The SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) may experience positive sentiment as Fed Chair Powell expresses confidence in inflation control and a 50bps rate cut, indicating a supportive monetary policy environment.
The Fed's confidence in inflation control and a rate cut suggests a supportive environment for equities, potentially boosting SPY. The ETF is sensitive to macroeconomic policy changes, and a dovish stance by the Fed is generally positive for stock markets.
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