Federal Reserve signals policy shift as stocks rise and oil falls amid US-Iran truce talks
The Federal Reserve has decided to maintain interest rates while expressing concerns that inflation has not yet peaked. Despite this, stock prices have risen as oil prices have begun to ease amid ongoing US-Iran truce negotiations. The Fed's cautious stance has led to a reassessment of rate cut expectations, impacting bond yields and stock valuations.
- ▪The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at its April 29 meeting, with Chairman Jerome Powell warning that inflation hasn't peaked.
- ▪Oil prices have pulled back from their highs due to US-Iran truce talks, while stocks have rallied on optimism from the de-escalation.
- ▪The April Consumer Price Index showed inflation at 3.8%, leading to a consensus that no rate cuts will occur for the remainder of 2026.
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