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A behavioral view suggests that human psychology dominates these events. The second wave of volatility during the press conference is driven by traders trying to read the Fed Chair's body language and tone of voice. This creates a feedback loop of fear and greed. Investors often overreact to minor verbal cues, driving prices far beyond what the economic fundamentals justify. The chaos is a reflection of human anxiety, not cold mathematical logic.
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Supporting arguments
- Unscripted Q&A sessions generate wilder swings than structured written statements
- Investor sentiment and market psychology amplify price movements independently of actual data
- Algorithms are programmed to trade off the sentiment of the speaker's language
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