U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell expressed optimism about the role of artificial intelligence in enhancing productivity, despite the current slow pace of job growth. According to BlockBeats, Powell remains positive about the medium to long-term outlook, emphasizing the vitality and strong productivity of the U.S. economy.

Market pricing indicates a shift away from expectations of further interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve, with a growing anticipation of potential rate cuts later this year.