U.S. central bankers reduced the interest rate target by half a percentage point in September. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell stated that this significant reduction shows confidence in reaching the 2% inflation target, and it should not indicate future cut rates’ pace. Policymakers are divided between focusing on inflation risks and labor market concerns.
Nasdaq rises 1%, Dow, S&P close higher as weak jobs data tempers rate hike bets
U.S. stocks finished higher following a weaker-than-expected jobs report which eased rate hike expectations. Nonfarm payrolls rose by only 29,000, significantly below economists’ forecasts of