[Analyst: Powell Hints at Possibility of Rate Cut] Spartan Capital Securities Chief Economist Peter Cardillo stated that Federal Reserve Chairman Powell has not changed his tone, hinting at a possible 25 basis point rate cut at the end of this month, with subsequent actions to be evaluated based on economic conditions. If the labor market continues to weaken, there is a possibility of a 50 basis point rate cut in December. Powell is preparing the market for rate cut expectations but emphasized that a rate cut is not guaranteed.