Investors await major speech from Powell for clarity on path for interest rates

Trump's biggest week yet ahead of key Fed boss speech: MAGGIE PAGANO

This is a big week for Donald Trump, perhaps the most consequential since his White House return. It is crunch time on two fronts.

Investors await major speech from Powell for clarity on path for interest rates

All eyes are on Jerome Powell this week as he prepares to make a major speech in this week where investors are hoping to gain insight into rate cuts.

Gold Price Below Rs 1,00,000; Eyes On Powell For Rate Cut Clues — Check Rates

Gold prices continued to fall on Wednesday possibilities of trilateral peace talks between Russia, Ukraine and the US. Today the prices are below the Rs 1,00,000 mark in India. On the global front, investors are eyeing Fed Chair Jerome Powell's speech for any clues on a possible rate cut. This, paired with the de-escalation of geo-political tensions, will bring down the safe-haven demand of the commodity further.

Jerome Powell and the Fed: 80%+ Chance of Interest Rate Cut in September

Explore the high probability (85-95%) of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut in September 2025, based on CME FedWatch data, economic indicators like 2.7% inflation and 4.2% unemployment, and Jerome Powell's statements

Powell Seen Likely To Disappoint Wall St. On Fed Rate Cut

Wall Street overwhelmingly expects the Federal Reserve to cut rates next month, and Chairman Jerome Powell’s speech will give him a chance to hint at which direction policymakers are headed.