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Fed Chair Powell discussed the possibility of shortening the maturity of Fed holdings and expressed a preference against holding mortgage-backed securities (MBS). He also clarified that Basel 3 rules are not directly related to the SVB failure, and he is following through on his previous statements without withdrawing any rule.

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March 07, 2024 | 4:39 pm

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Fed's Mester expressed optimism about the current state of monetary policy, suggesting that if the economy performs as forecasted, interest rate cuts could occur later this year. She believes that the Federal Reserve is in a 'good place' with the flexibility to maintain current rates while evaluating additional data, and anticipates a gradual reduction in rates.

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March 07, 2024 | 4:37 pm

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U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated that the NATO alliance has become stronger and larger than ever before, attributing this growth to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which resulted in Sweden joining NATO.

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March 07, 2024 | 4:32 pm

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Fed Chair Powell stated that Federal Home Loan Banks are technologically ahead but feels confident about the current policy stance. He mentioned that the Fed is close to being more confident in their policy direction.

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March 07, 2024 | 4:30 pm

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Sweden has officially joined NATO, as confirmed by a NATO statement. This development could have implications for geopolitical stability and defense-related stocks.

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March 07, 2024 | 4:29 pm

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Fed Chair Powell highlighted that banks with significant commercial real estate (CRE) exposure, particularly in the office sector, are being closely monitored. He anticipates failures among small and medium-sized banks with the largest exposure but does not expect major banks to fail. Powell emphasized the importance of all banks being familiar with the Federal Reserve's discount window as a liquidity measure.

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March 07, 2024 | 4:29 pm

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Fed Chair Powell stated that the U.S. is far from considering a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), emphasizing that only banks have accounts at the Federal Reserve and this policy will remain unchanged. He indicated that the introduction of a CBDC is not close to happening in the near future.

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March 07, 2024 | 4:26 pm

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Fed Chair Powell emphasized that only banks have accounts at the Federal Reserve, a policy that will continue. He also noted that the Federal Home Loan Banks possess more advanced technology than the Fed, but any significant technological updates or policy changes at the Fed are not imminent.

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March 07, 2024 | 4:26 pm

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Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Dogecoin are on the rise as investors buy the dip, with Bitcoin ETFs seeing strong inflows. The Arizona Senate is considering BTC ETFs for pension funds. Gold hits an unprecedented high amid economic uncertainties. US markets and stocks record gains, while major spending bills pass in the US House to prevent government shutdown. Tech giants like Apple and Google face scrutiny and challenges, while the EV market sees activity from Rivian and Tesla. Healthcare and energy sectors also see notable developments.

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March 07, 2024 | 4:23 pm

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Fed Chair Powell stated that the U.S. is not close to recommending or adopting a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) in any form. This announcement may influence investor sentiment regarding the future of digital currencies and their integration into the traditional financial system.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

March 07, 2024 | 4:17 pm