Fed Chair Jerome Powell Dials Back Expectations on Interest-Rate Cuts - WSJ
WSJ - 2024-04-16T17:35:00.000Z

Inflation and hiring have been firmer than expected this year, weakening the case for pre-emptive rate reductions.

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