Powell says slowing labor market prompted rate cut, sees 'challenging situation' ahead

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Powell Says Slowing Labor Market Prompted Rate Cut, Sees 'Challenging Situation' Ahead

By CNBC

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Tuesday that weakness in the labor market is outweighing concerns about stubborn inflation, leading to a decision he backed to lower the central bank's key interest rate last week. The Federal Open Market Comm ...Read more