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Jerome Powell Stepped Down Federal
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AI-generatedRising oil prices due to Iran war feed into higher gasoline and fuel oil costs, directly squeezing consumer discretionary spending via higher energy bills. The Fed chair's warning signals potential GDP slowdown, affecting S&P 500 and Nasdaq valuations near all-time highs. Channel: input_cost (energy) → consumer spending reduction.
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- CPI increased from 3.3% in March to expected 4.2% in May 2026.
- Gas prices rose 28.4% year over year; fuel oil prices up 54% in April.
- Jerome Powell concluded two-term tenure as Fed chairman.
- Inflation driven by rising oil prices due to ongoing war in Iran.
- Powell warned rising energy costs could reduce consumer spending and hit GDP.
Brent crude surges 6-10% on Iran war supply disruption within 48h; COMMODITY_OIL is affected up.
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Sector impact at a glance
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- COMMODITY_OILshort
- GLOBAL_ENERGYmid
- GLOBAL_ENERGYshort
- SP500_CONSUMER_DISCmid
- SP500_CONSUMER_DISCshort
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