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Powell vs. markets: What to expect from Jerome’s speech as Fed’s two-day policy meeting ends today

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Powell vs. markets: What to expect from Jerome’s speech as Fed’s two-day policy meeting ends today
The Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates unchanged following its two-day policy meeting. Investors are nearly unanimous in predicting that rates will remain within the current range of 4.25% to 4.5%. The meeting comes at a time when inflation rates remain stubborn, but job market conditions are stable. Analysts believe the US will fend off inflationary pressures and recession risks in the coming months. Investors will be focused on Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's post-meeting remarks for any signals about future policy direction. The decision to cut rates in December was not unanimous, with one Fed official voting against it. The Fed may be hesitant to cut rates further due to uncertainty surrounding trade policies under the new administration, including the potential implementation of tariffs.

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