📢 Jerome Powell Signals Caution on Rate Cuts Amid Tariff & Inflation Concerns

🏛 Following the FOMC’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell delivered a measured message in his latest speech — reinforcing a cautious stance toward future rate cuts.

💬 While Powell acknowledged a “strong labor market,” he highlighted Trump-era tariffs as a key contributor to elevated short-term inflation expectations, which may delay monetary easing.

🔍 Key Takeaways:

🛑 Fed holds rates steady for now

📈 Tariff-driven inflation still a concern

⏳ Rate cuts not off the table — but timing remains uncertain

📊 As businesses and investors look ahead, Powell’s message underscores the Fed’s continued balancing act between economic resilience and inflation control.

💡 How do you see this impacting markets and your financial strategy in the coming months?

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