FED CHAIR POWELL: NEW LEADERSHIP IS LIKELY TO BE IN PLACE BY JUNE, AND IT REMAINS UNCERTAIN WHETHER THE EASING BIAS WILL BE RETAINED IN THE STATEMENT AT THAT POINT.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell indicated that new leadership is expected to be established by June, with uncertainty surrounding the retention of an easing bias in the Fed's statements. This announcement may influence market sentiment through the channel of rate differential, as traders assess potential shifts in monetary policy direction. Assets most exposed include interest rate-sensitive securities and equities, particularly those reliant on low borrowing costs for growth. Market participants will closely watch upcoming Fed meetings and economic data releases, particularly inflation reports, to gauge the likelihood of a policy pivot.

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