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Futures tumble as Powell signals no rush to cut rates

U.S. stock index futures fell on Friday after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said there was no need to rush interest-rate cuts, pushing up bond yields and pressuring rate-sensitive equities. In a speech on Thursday, Powell pointed to ongoing economic growth, a solid job market, and inflation above the Fed's 2% target as reasons the central bank can afford to be careful as they determine the pace and scope of rate cuts going forward. U.S. Treasury yields rose broadly after Powell's comments, while Wall Street's main indexes closed lower.

Citadel Securities’ Inflation Head Says Tariffs No Worry for Fed

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Morning Bid: Fed draws veil over post-election easing

Faced with another monthly round of stubborn inflation and uncertainty about fiscal, tariff and immigration policy ahead, the Federal Reserve is getting cagier about the extent of further policy easing. Fed boss Jerome Powell didn't give much away in a keenly-watched set-piece speech on Thursday, but made it clear that the central bank still sees a robust economy and has a lot of new information to take on board in deciding just how much further it should lower interest rates. "The economy is not sending any signals that we need to be in a hurry to lower rates," Powell said at a Dallas Fed event.