Federal Reserve Chair Powell’s speaks on “The economy and labor market” on Wednesday

I posted this earlier:

• Federal Reserve Chair Powell speaks mid-week - "a hawkish policy message" expected

It's a big day on Wednesday in the US, Powell is up at 1830 GMT:

Powell will likely signal a +50bp rate hike is coming at the December Federal Reserve Federal Reserve The Federal Reserve System, more commonly known as the Fed, represents the central banking system of the United States. Like other central banks globally, the Fed is responsible for monetary policy, in this case in the US.The Fed is one of the most watched and followed entities for forex traders, given its material impact on the US dollar. Founded initially in 1913, the Fed was created to perform a wide range of functions. This includes stabilizing and maintaining flexible monetary policy in the The Federal Reserve System, more commonly known as the Fed, represents the central banking system of the United States. Like other central banks globally, the Fed is responsible for monetary policy, in this case in the US.The Fed is one of the most watched and followed entities for forex traders, given its material impact on the US dollar. Founded initially in 1913, the Fed was created to perform a wide range of functions. This includes stabilizing and maintaining flexible monetary policy in the Read this Term Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting (this in on the 14th and 15th). Is an imminent Fed 'pivot' still a subject of market chatter? If its not dead and deeply, deeply buried by now, as it should be, Powell will also take the opportunity to shovel more dirt in on top of its corpse.

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Earlier from Fed officials:

• Fed's Barkin says if inflation remains high then the Fed needs to keep moving rates higher
• Fed's Brainard warns of "more volatile inflation" in the years ahead

• Fed's Williams sees signs of moderating inflation and supply chain improvements
• Fed's Williams: Inflation risks are still on the upside
• Fed's Bullard: Markets are under-pricing the risk the FOMC might be more aggressive