Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell hinted at potential interest rate cuts, emphasizing labor market vulnerabilities amidst accelerating inflation. He suggested a cautious approach, citing a shifting balance of risks and a slowdown in job growth. While acknowledging inflation concerns, Powell downplayed the long-term impact of tariffs, signaling a measured path toward easing monetary policy.
South Korea’s Kospi tanks 8% despite US-Iran war optimism. Here are 4 reasons why
The benchmark Kospi plunged 551 points, or 8.1%, to 6,2505. The steep decline triggered “sidecar” trading curbs on both the Kospi and the junior Kosdaq
July 28, 2026