The main U.S. index has gained nearly 13% since the start of 2025, and was losing about 0.4% in trading on Sept. 24

An analyst saw "irrational optimism" in Powell's words. What will happen to the S&amp;P 500?

Labor market and inflation forecasts pose risks to the U.S. Federal Reserve, which has found itself in a "difficult situation" in its monetary policy, the regulator's chief Jerome Powell said. His speech is <a href="https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/speech/powell20250923a.htm">published</a> on the website of the Fed.

Powell said employment and inflation are "challenging." What will happen to the rate?

Micron Technology, Inc.

H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB (publ)

Costco Wholesale Corporation

Stock markets ended last week at record levels after the US Federal Reserve resumed its rate cut cycle. At the beginning of this week, the attention of market participants will be focused on the speeches of the central bank's leadership: Chairman Jerome Powell and the new member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System Steven Miran, nominated by President Donald Trump, Yahoo Finance <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/news/feds-powell-miran-set-to-speak-with-stocks-at-record-highs-what-to-watch-this-week-114521452.html">writes</a>.

Fed chief's speech, inflation and Micron report: what investors need to know this week

Meta Platforms, Inc.

Oracle Corporation

NVIDIA Corporation

The Federal Reserve cut rates by 0.25 bps to 4-4.25% and hinted at two more easings before the end of the year, attributing the decision to risks to the labor market with continued inflation pressures. Meta unveiled new models of smart glasses, including Ray-Ban Display with display and neuroblade for $799 and Oakley Vanguard sports for $499, and Netskope is preparing for an IPO with a $7.3 billion valuation. On these and other topics - in our review of key events by the morning of September 18.

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.

Bank of America Corporation

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

The Fed cut interest rates by 25 bps on Sept. 17. - for the first time in 2025

"Now the doves are in charge": what Wall Street is saying about the Fed's decision to cut rates

The US Federal Reserve has cut rates for the first time in 2025. What will happen to stocks?

Salesforce, Inc.

Broadcom Inc.

Macy's, Inc.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics employment report, which will be released this week, may remove the last doubts about the Fed's interest rate cut as early as September - if job growth remains weak, <a href="https://www.barrons.com/articles/jobs-inflation-salesforce-broadcom-macys-stocks-0aa838e0?mod=RTA#:~:text=The%20Bureau%20of%20Labor%20Statistics%E2%80%99%20jobs%20report%2C%20to%20be%20released%20on%20Friday%2C%20can%20all%20but%20make%20an%20interest%2Drate%20cut%20official%20at%20the%20Federal%20Open%20Market%20Committee%E2%80%99s%20next%20meeting%20if%20jobs%20growth%20continues%20to%20be%20weak.">writes</a> Barron's. Fed Chairman Jerome Powell called the current labor market <a href="https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/speech/powell20250822a.htm#:~:text=it%20is%20a-,curious,-kind%20of%20balance">"curious" a</a> week and a half ago <a href="https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/speech/powell20250822a.htm#:~:text=it%20is%20a-,curious,-kind%20of%20balance">, with</a> slow job growth and few layoffs at the same time. This is keeping unemployment low by historical standards.

Salesforce, Broadcom and an important Fed report: what investors need to know this week

J.P.Morgan: political tensions in the U.S. and Europe are making investors more nervous, but there is no reason to panic yet

Storm from Washington to Paris: why markets avoided panic over political risks

Spotify Technology S.A.

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc.

The Boeing Company

Global central banks fear that Donald Trump's pressure on the Fed will not only undermine the independence of the U.S. regulator, but also set an unwelcome precedent for Europe and Japan

Morning in New York: political factors limit the rally

NIO Inc.

In China, stock indices are hitting ten-year highs amid deflation, real estate crisis and tariff pressure from the U.S., raising fears of a bubble. In currency markets, the dollar is faltering after hints from Fed chief Jerome Powell of a possible rate cut. And oil quotes are reacting to Ukraine's attacks on Russian infrastructure. About these and other topics - in our review of key events for the morning of August 25.

Alphabet Inc.

The Estee Lauder Companies Inc.

Fed Chairman Jerome Powell gave hope for a rate cut in September at the annual economic forum in Jackson Hole. The White House confirmed the purchase of 10% of Intel. EU has accelerated work on the digital euro due to the passage of the U.S. Stablecoin Act. Meta struck a $10 billion deal with Google. Donald Trump met with Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky and European leaders in Washington. About the main events from August 18 to 22 - in our review.

Highlights of the week: Powell speech, Meta and Google deal, EU accelerates with digital euro

The Fed chief reported a "cooling" of the labor market and consumption in the United States, but overall nothing worries him