BBCNEWS Asia July 5, 2024
by the federal chair. —— fed chair based on the meeting today, i would tell you that i don't think it's likely that the committee will reach a level of confidence by the time of the march meeting to identify march as the time to do that. but that is to be seen. mr powell's words disappointed us on wall street who believed that the first cut would potentially happen in march. this is after policymakers back in december hinted at three rate cuts in 202a. however, mr powell said officials wanted greater confidence that inflation was falling back to its 2% goal first. with prices com...