Stocks climb as investors bet on rate cut following Jerome Powell speech

Markets rose Friday after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell appeared to open the door to lowering interest rates, something analysts say would help boost overall activity in the U.S. economy but at the risk of spurring inflation.

Aug 22, 2025 - 21:01
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Stocks climb as investors bet on rate cut following Jerome Powell speech
Markets rose Friday after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell appeared to open the door to lowering interest rates, something analysts say would help boost overall activity in the U.S. economy but at the risk of spurring inflation.

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