US Federal Reserve decides on monetary policy Friday amid uncertainty
The Federal Reserve's new president will announce the monetary policy decision Wednesday amid uncertainty for investors.
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The fact
Markets are unclear about the new Fed chief's direction following Jerome Powell, with particular concern over inflation risks preoccupying the Board of Governors.
The decision comes as job creation remains robust and the US unemployment rate stands around 4.2%.
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Why it matters
Les décisions de la Fed influencent les marchés financiers mondiaux et l'économie globale. L'imprévisibilité autour du nouveau président constitue un enjeu majeur pour les investisseurs et les observateurs économiques internationaux.