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Powell remarks keep investors focused after Fed pause
After the Fed held rates unchanged, markets reacted cautiously as Powell stressed data dependence, shaping expectations around inflation, growth, and the timing of future policy moves.
US markets digested the Federal Reserve’s decision to hold interest rates steady, as expected, while Chair Jerome Powell’s comments drew close attention. Powell reiterated data dependence, acknowledged cooling inflation progress, and avoided signaling near term cuts. Equities were mixed, bonds steadied, and the dollar fluctuated as investors recalibrated expectations for monetary policy, growth, and risk assets ahead of upcoming economic data releases this week globally.