The Powell Helium Pump
• http://news.goldseek.com, By, Dave KranzlerThe stock market has gone "Roman Candle" since Fed Chairman, Jerome Powell, gave a speech that was interpreted as a precursor to the Fed softening its stance on monetary policy.
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The stock market has gone "Roman Candle" since Fed Chairman, Jerome Powell, gave a speech that was interpreted as a precursor to the Fed softening its stance on monetary policy.
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The market did not seem to like statements Jerome Powel made following the FOMC announcement. Head Scratching
The market did not seem to like statements Jerome Powel made following the FOMC announcement. Head Scratching
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'nothing will deter us' from more raises as share prices plunge after move...Federal Reserve Board Chair Jerome Powell said 'nothing' will deter independent central bankers from following their economic convictions after an extraordinary pressure
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