Powell Faces Challenges Amid Fed Rate-Cut Speculation
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is navigating a delicate situation as markets anticipate a potential rate cut. With inflation still above target and economic indicators mixed, the Fed faces internal divisions over the timing and magnitude of any easing.
Powell has emphasized that policy is “not on a preset course,” highlighting the uncertainty. His decisions in the coming months will influence U.S. interest rates, global capital flows, and overall market sentiment.
