Buckle up America: Powell Says Interest Rates Will Stay High for Now
Fed Chair Jerome Powell said his confidence inflation will slow "is not as high as it was," meaning rate cuts likely won't come until later this year.
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Fed Chair Jerome Powell said his confidence inflation will slow "is not as high as it was," meaning rate cuts likely won't come until later this year.
As per the data released on Friday, the United States' job growth slowed down in April more than anticipated.
The Federal Open Market Committee is expected to hold interest rates steady at the conclusion of its next meeting on June 12 according to fixed income futures.
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Spot gold experienced a rise of 0.8%, reaching $2,320.95 per ounce by 1503 GMT. Additionally, U.S. gold futures for June delivery saw an uptick of 0.9%, reaching $2,329.70 per ounce.