Powell Said Inflation Isn't Coming Down as Much as "Hoped," the Market Dropped 750 Points, February PPI Came in Scorching, and the Fed Chair Says He's Not Leaving Until the DOJ Investigation Is Over

S&P fell 1.36% to 6,625. Dow -750 pts. Fed held, dot plot still shows one cut. Powell: "not as much progress as hoped." Feb PPI +0.7%. Brent hit $109. DXY back above 100. Gold crashed 3%.

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Issue #199 | March 18, 2026