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Powell: Downside risks to employment shifted balance of risks, prompting rate cut

In his prepared text for the speech in Rhode Island, Powell said:

Fed Chair: downside risks to employment shifted balance of risks, prompting last week's rate cut

    Rate cut was another step toward a more neutral policy stance

    Two-sided risks mean there is no risk-free path; policy not on preset course

    Policy stance still modestly restrictive, well-positioned to respond to potential developments

    Economic growth has moderated, downside risks to employment have risen

    Inflation has risen, remains somewhat elevated

    Consumer spending has slowed, businesses say uncertainty weighs on outlook

    Labor market less dynamic, somewhat softer

    Unusual and challenging decline in both supply and demand for workers

    12-month PCE inflation was probably 2.7% in August, core PCE 2.3%, both up from prior year and driven by goods prices

    Goods price increases largely reflect tariffs, not broader price pressures

    Reasonable base case is that tariff-driven inflation effects will be relatively short-lived

    Disinflation for services continues; most long-term inflation expectations consistent with 2% goal

    Tariff increases will likely show up as somewhat higher inflation over several quarters

    Will make sure one-time increase in prices does not become ongoing inflation problem

    Public trust in economic, political institutions has been challenged, those in public service must focus tightly on critical missions

    This article was written by Greg Michalowski at investinglive.com.

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