US Economy Boosts Rate Hike Odds as Fed's Powell Signals No Cut Soon 📈

Investor expectations for a cut to US interest rates in March were quashed by strong economic data and clear communications from Jay Powell, the Federal Reserve Chair. While traders have anticipated the Fed's rate cuts, their predictions differ from the Fed's own projections, potentially leading to market volatility. The Federal Reserve has maintained interest rates at a 23-year peak, between 5.25% and 5.5%, as part of its strategy to manage inflation.