#PowellRemarks **📈 Powell's statements move the markets: Highlights from his latest speech**

"The American economy is strong, but inflation is still above target."

— Jerome Powell emphasizes the continued focus on reducing inflation while being cautious of economic risks.

Key points: ☄️

✔️ Interest rates: No cuts before trusting in a decline of inflation towards 2%.

✔️ Labor market: Slight slowdown but still strong.

✔️ Warnings: Rushing to cut interest rates could send inflation back up.

👈 Immediate market reactions:

📉 The Dow Jones index fell by 0.5% after the statements.

📊 Rise in US government bond yields.

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- If you are an investor: Watch for stock and bond volatility.

- If you are a borrower: Delayed interest rate cuts mean continued high loan costs.

**What do you think?**

Is the Federal Reserve's plan realistic or does it threaten economic growth?

Share your opinion in the comments! 👇

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