Jerome Powell’s speech at Jackson Hole boosted market confidence. Investors are now betting on a September rate cut. This has led to gains in stocks and a drop in Treasury yields. However, concerns remain about stagflation and the Fed’s independence. Donald Trump’s pressure on the Fed is also causing unease. The dollar weakened due to expectations of lower interest rates.
Oil Price Today (September 23): Crude oil below $100 on hopes of US-Iran talks. What did Trump say?
Brent crude futures fell 7 cents, or 0.07%, to $99.18 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate futures declined 35 cents, or 0.39%, to $90.17 a