Fed Chair Powell (Q&A) says inflation overshoot mainly from goods and tariffs; growth has been solid, economy is doing well; unemployment little changed since September, and there is a low breakeven rate for jobs

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Fed Chair Powell's comments underscore that inflationary pressures are heavily influenced by goods and tariffs, suggesting a focus on supply-side issues rather than purely monetary policy. His affirmations about solid growth and a stable unemployment rate imply a cautious yet positive outlook on the economy, which may influence market expectations for interest rates. Given this context, traders might look for steadiness in the USD and the potential impacts on fixed income markets as the Fed navigates this landscape.

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