๐ฃ Key Takeaways from Jerome Powell's Press Conference :
๐ Inflation remains above the Fed's 2% target.
๐ The Fed remains committed to its dual mandate: maximum employment & price stability.
๐ Recent data points to a noticeable slowdown in economic growth.
๐ Current policy stance allows flexibility in future decisions.
๐ Tariffs are adding inflationary pressure on certain goods, but the broader impact is still unclear.
๐ No decision has been made yet regarding the September meeting โ upcoming data will guide the path forward.
๐ฏ Markets remain cautious, with eyes now on the next inflation and jobs reports.
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