Wall Street gets reality check as Powell saps fast rate-cut bets

Jerome Powell pushes back on hopes of a March rate cut, showing confidence in the central bank's ability to control post-pandemic inflation surge. The S&P 500 tumbles and traders dial back bets on a March rate cut.

Feb 1, 2024 - 05:00
Wall Street gets reality check as Powell saps fast rate-cut bets
Jerome Powell pushes back on hopes of a March rate cut, showing confidence in the central bank's ability to control post-pandemic inflation surge. The S&P 500 tumbles and traders dial back bets on a March rate cut.