Economic Buzz: Powell hints at possible rate cut as labor market showing signs of weakening

The US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has hinted at a possible interest rate cut in September. Speaking at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City?s annual economic symposium in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Powell said the central bank has eased policy to support economic growth as the labor market shows signs of weakening. Powell noted that the Fed has held interest rates steady for eight consecutive months. He added that the impact of tariffs imposed by President Trump on inflation is likely to be short-lived. With policy in restrictive territory, the baseline outlook and the shifting balance of risks may warrant adjusting our policy stance, according to Powell.

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