Following Federal Reserve Chair Powell's remarks on Friday last week:

A snippet from Goldman Sachs:

  • Powell noted that the FOMC had “come a long way in policy tightening”
  • This week's comments from the Fed leadership are consistent with our expectation for a pause at the FOMC’s June meeting.

GS highlight Powell's remarks on the FOMC's policy stance being 'restrictive' and that risks now are 'more balanced'.

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Fed Chair Powell speaks Thomas Laubach Research Conference

Earlier:

Kashkari may be heralding in the next mantra from Fed officials, the June pause.