🇺🇸 TOUGH QUESTIONS & CHAIR POWELL’S RESPONSES – JUNE 2025
Here’s a concise English version of Powell’s key Q&A moments from the June 2025 Fed press conference:
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🧩 Why not cut rates now, when inflation is lower than in December 2024?
Inflation forecasts have risen due to tariffs. Cutting now could reignite inflation.
Tone: Cautious but firm
🧮 Could higher tariffs help reduce demand and lower inflation?
Too uncertain. The Fed wants to wait for more data before acting.
Tone: Cautious
📈 Are you sure inflation won’t come back?
“We can’t be sure. We must stay cautious and data-dependent.”
Tone: Defensive
📊 Why is the 2025 dot plot so divided?
Different views on inflation risks and uncertainty levels among FOMC members.
Tone: Diplomatic
🧭 Why not shift back to a neutral policy stance amid uncertainty?
“Looking backward suggests neutrality, but we must look forward.”
Tone: Hawkish (tight stance)
📉 The Fed always says it’s data-dependent. Why rely more on forecasts now?
“We’ve always looked ahead. If future data contradicts, we’ll adapt.”
Tone: Defensive
💰 Are fiscal policy, oil, AI changing the Fed’s framework?
The Fed monitors them but remains focused on inflation & employment.
Tone: Avoidant
👷♂️ Could slowing immigration & labor supply hurt the job market?
Possibly. We’re monitoring labor tightness and wage trends.
Tone: Objective
🎙️ If not reappointed, will you stay on the Fed Board?
“Not something I’m focused on.”
Tone: Avoidant
🗳️ Trump criticizes you. Can the Fed stay independent?
“The Fed is committed to protecting the U.S. economy with independence and nonpartisan policy.”
Tone: Firm, resilient
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