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Fed Chair Powell (Q&A) reiterates Fed is committed to bringing inflation back down to 2% sustainably

Fed Chair Powell's reiteration of the commitment to sustainably return inflation to 2% signals continued vigilance from the central bank, emphasizing a measured approach to avoid economic disruption.

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  • Events keep happening which drive up costs; best thing the Fed can do is use tools to guide inflation back to target
  • Getting to target quickly could be costly
  • Fed must get it done over time, doing the least amount of damage
  • Reiterates growth is solid; consumer spending is hanging in well
  • Also notes insatiable appetite for data centres
  • Unemployment rate is pretty close to natural rate
  • Does not feel like a good labour market to some due to low quits and low highers with no new job creation
  • It is an unusual, uncomfortable balance in the labour markets
  • Inflation is the thing to work on; thinks tariff inflation should subside this year, should start happening soon
  • Policy in a good place to hold and await developments
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His insights on the labor market and inflationary pressures indicate the Fed’s balancing act, reassuring markets that while growth remains solid, they must remain patient as tariff-related inflation is anticipated to ease. This dovish stance could influence rate expectations and cross-asset performance, impacting the USD and fixed income markets.

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