(Jan 29) : The Federal Reserve’s decision to leave rates steady sent stocks and bonds wavering, with Jerome Powell refraining from signaling any imminent resumption of rate cuts amid a solid economy. Powell talked up a “clear improvement” in what’s expected for the economy in the year ahead. “And with the unemployment rate unexpectedly dropping last month, the Fed feels confident enough to remove any reference to downside risks. The Fed paused, but the “pivot is still alive,” according to Gina Bolvin at Bolvin Wealth Management Group. At the same time, AI investing has become less monolithic in the tech sector, with investors starting to choose winners and losers.

Source: The Edge Markets January 28, 2026 22:14 UTC