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summary of US Fed Chair Powell hints at possible interest rate cut

A: Hey there! Heard any news lately?
B: Not really, what's up?

A: So, Powell from the US Federal Reserve just spoke at a meeting in Wyoming!
B: Oh, interesting! What did he say?

A: Well, it seems like he hinted that they might lower interest rates because there are growing risks to the job market.
B: Whoa, that sounds serious! What exactly did he mean by "rising downside risks to employment"?

A: He was talking about the possibility of a lot more people getting laid off and unemployment increasing.
B: That's not good at all! Did he give any specific reasons?

A: Yeah, he mentioned some data about the labor market that came out recently. It showed a slowdown in job creation and even earlier figures for May and June were revised down significantly.
B: Wow, I can see why he's concerned now...

A: He also said that they believe the effects of tariffs on prices are becoming clearer. So, he thinks there could be more inflation in the near future, but a higher risk of unemployment.
B: That sounds like a difficult situation to handle! What does this mean for their policy then?

A: Well, he emphasized that they won't have a set plan and will make decisions based on what the data tells them. So, they'll adjust their stance as needed.
Summary
Powell from the US Federal Reserve hinted at potential interest rate reduction due to rising downside risks to employment, citing a slowdown in job creation and significant revisions of earlier labor market data. He also mentioned concerns about tariff effects leading to inflation and increased
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Created: 2025/08/25 07:03

Updated: 2025/12/08 02:46

Last Read: 2025/08/25 09:04