LIVE: Powell addresses markets after two-day Fed meeting | Final press conference before term ends!

Jerome Powell delivered his final press conference as Federal Reserve Chair following a two-day policy meeting, with markets closely scrutinizing his tone on inflation, growth, and the path for interest rates. The transmission mechanism centers on shifts in rate differential expectations, as Powell’s commentary influences forward guidance and alters near-term Fed funds futures pricing. The U.S. dollar reacted sharply to any deviation from prior hawkishness, while "POWELL" futures—tracking his policy stance—saw elevated volatility, particularly in the 2-year Treasury yield, which is most sensitive to policy rate expectations. Traders are now focused on the upcoming PCE inflation report, which will serve as the next key data point for assessing whether the Fed can maintain its higher-for-longer stance amid cooling labor and inflation signals.

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