Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has been highlighting the increasing risks of an economic slowdown in the U.S.
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Massive News for All Stock Market Investors as Jerome Powell Raises Recession Warnings
By Parkev Tatevosian, CFA
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Oct 16, 2025 at 3:25PM
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To combat a slowing economy, the Federal Reserve expects it will need to decrease interest rates more swiftly than previously planned.
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