Coverage dated November 30, 2023

Fed Chair Jerome Powell says any interest rate cut speculation is premature

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In prepared remarks at Friday Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said speculation about interest rate cuts to loosen monetary policy is premature.

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  1. UPI

    Fed Chair Jerome Powell says any interest rate cut speculation is premature (opens UPI)

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    In prepared remarks at Friday Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said speculation about interest rate cuts to loosen monetary policy is premature.

  2. Forbes

    Powell Warns It’s ‘Premature’ To Discuss Interest Rate Cuts—Despite Market’s Newfound Optimism (opens Forbes)

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    Even with inflation at a two-year low, Jerome Powell is not ready to declare victory.

  3. NBC News

    Fed Chair Powell calls talk of cutting rates 'premature' and says more hikes could happen (opens NBC News)

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    Powell’s remarks gave some credence to the idea that the Fed is done hiking as the string of rate hikes since March 2022 have cut into economic activity.

  4. Fortune

    Jerome Powell dispels Wall Street's dream of near-term interest rate cuts by arguing it would be 'premature' while leaving the door open to more rate hikes (opens Fortune)

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    Powell signaled that Fed officials expect to leave interest rates steady when they meet Dec. 12-13, giving themselves more time to evaluate the economy.

  5. Digital Journal

    US Fed Chair Jerome Powell calls rate cut speculation 'premature' (opens Digital Journal)

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    It is still "premature" to speculate on when the US Federal Reserve will start cutting interest rates despite the bank's recent progress on inflation.

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