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Fed Chair Powell (Q&A), asked about conditions for adjusting policy, says Fed has to wait and see, will learn a lot by the next meeting, must see how the outlook evolves on the Middle East

Powell's remarks suggest a cautious approach from the Fed, indicating they prefer to assess evolving circumstances, particularly regarding geopolitical tensions in the Middle East before making policy adjustments.

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This dovish tone may temper expectations for immediate rate changes and could influence market sentiment across USD pairs and fixed income assets, highlighting a wait-and-see approach in response to economic conditions.

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