'Close Call' on Whether Powell Signals Two-Sided Risks -- Market Talk

Dow Jones04-24 22:09

1009 ET - Many economists and investors will watch whether Fed Chair Powell leans into language that reflects two-sided risks to policy next week. "We think it won't, but it's a close call," BofA says in a note. The bank adds that Powell is likely to reinforce a higher-for-longer stance in the news conference, and upside risks to inflation from the Iran war haven't dissipated. Markets are pricing in a 99.5% chance of the Fed staying on hold at April's meeting. (jessica.coacci@wsj.com)

 

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