Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is set to deliver his much-anticipated speech on the “Economic Outlook and Monetary Policy” at the National Association for Business Economics (NABE) annual meeting in Philadelphia. This marks Powell’s first major appearance since the Fed’s September policy meeting, where interest rates were cut by 25 basis points.
Investors will watch closely for signals on potential October rate cuts, Powell’s outlook on inflation and employment, and guidance for the Fed’s upcoming October 28–29 policy meeting.
Time: 12:20 p.m. ET
Location: NABE Annual Meeting, Philadelphia
How to watch: Powell’s remarks will be streamed live on the Federal Reserve website.
What investors are watching:
Interest rate signals: Markets are closely monitoring for any indication of a