Powell's "Hawkish" stance suppresses expectations of interest rate cuts in September, causing US bonds and emerging market currencies to decline.

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01/08/2025
According to the Wise Finance and Economics APP, due to Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell downplaying expectations of a rate cut in September, US Treasury prices and emerging market currencies fell. Powell emphasized the need to remain patient, as the US labor market continues to be strong and inflation is above target levels.