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.📉 Market Volatility After Powell’s Comments: Global Investors on Edge
Markets turned cautious after Powell’s remarks — uncertainty weighs on traders.
🏛 What Powell Said
On September 24, 2025, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell spoke at an economic forum, refraining from committing to further rate cuts after last week’s 25 bps easing.
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Powell noted “inflation is still too high” to signal an aggressive cutting path.
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He emphasized that the Fed will continue to be data-dependent, leaving markets uncertain about how many more cuts may follow.
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Analysts now see the Fed leaning toward a wait-and-see approach, monitoring inflation trends and employment figures.
Investor mood mixed: some cautious selling, some defensive buying.
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U.S. Equities: The S&P 500 and Nasdaq dipped slightly, with tech leading losses as investors priced in uncertainty about borrowing costs.
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Dollar: Strengthened against a basket of major currencies, as Powell’s tone suggested restraint on further easing.
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Europe: Defense stocks climbed, helped by geopolitical tensions and Trump’s firm comments on Ukraine.
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Asia: Markets saw mixed results, with Japan closing lower and China’s indices flat.
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