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Fed Poised for Rate Cut, Signals Limited Easing Ahead

                                                          US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell The Federal Reserve is widely expected to cut interest rates at its upcoming meeting, marking a shift in monetary policy aimed at supporting economic growth amid cooling inflation and slowing demand. While markets have anticipated a series of reductions, policymakers appear cautious, with signals suggesting only one additional cut may be on the horizon for next year. This measured approach reflects the Fed’s balancing act: easing financial conditions to sustain momentum while avoiding overstimulation that could reignite price pressures. Investors are closely watching the central bank’s language for clues on the trajectory of borrowing costs, as households and businesses continue to navigate a delicate economic environment....

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Market Watch: Inflation and rate fears dampen stocks

 

Investors are bracing for another volatile week as concerns about inflation and interest rate hikes continue to weigh on global markets. 

Despite a strong earnings season and signs of economic recovery, many traders are worried that rising prices and supply chain disruptions could force central banks to tighten monetary policy sooner than expected. As a result, major stock indices have been trading in a narrow range, with little direction or momentum.

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