Powell Sounds the Alarm: “Zero Interest Rates Are Still a Threat”
Fed Chair Jerome Powell has reignited the debate on ultra-low interest rates, warning that zero interest rate policies (ZIRP) could still pose serious risks to the financial system.
Key takeaways:
Powell urges a reassessment of ZIRP’s long-term impact.
The Fed is revisiting its internal playbook on medium-term inflation and underemployment.
Markets are bracing for the April PCE inflation print, expected at 2.2%—a potential pivot point for rate policy.
The Big Question:
Is a shift in monetary policy on the horizon? Or will the Fed hold steady until inflation forces its hand?
Stay tuned. The markets are watching.
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