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Fed Chief Powell Faces Tricky Balance on Rates as Economy Slows But Prices Rise

  • Powell's statement expected to echo previous comments, but Q&A and updated projections could move markets.

  • Data suggests economy responding to rate hikes, but inflation reaccelerating amid slowing growth.

  • Clues could emerge on Fed's outlook for "higher for longer" rates and expected timing of cuts.

  • Resuming student loans, auto strikes, government shutdown threaten more economic headwinds.

  • Traders see virtual certainty of a rate pause, but split on odds of additional hike this year.

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