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Markets 'Disappointed' by Powell Press Conference, 'Hesitation' to Hire & Spend

Selling action ignited markets during Fed chair Jerome Powell's press conference after the FOMC announced it will keep interest rates unchanged. Charles Schwab's Mike Townsend attributes it to "disappointed" investors seeking for more clarity on a potential September rate cut. On the latest ecodata, Mike believes there's hesitancy from businesses to hire and spend until there's more tariff clarity which came come this Friday.

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30 Jul 2025

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