Powell opens door to potential rate cut in speech highlighting rising economic risks

Jerome Powell’s Speech at Jackson Hole

During his speech at the Fed’s annual symposium, Jerome Powell suggested that a rate cut may be necessary due to rising employment risks and a slowing labor market, prompting a positive market response. The Fed faces internal divisions on monetary policy direction amidst external pressures from the Trump administration, who continue to advocate for lower rates to stimulate the economy.

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