#PowellRemarks Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s recent remarks signaled a continued cautious stance on monetary policy. While acknowledging progress on inflation, Powell emphasized the need for more data before considering interest rate cuts. He highlighted persistent strength in the labor market and moderate economic growth, which supports holding rates steady in the near term. Powell reaffirmed the Fed’s commitment to its 2% inflation target, indicating that premature easing could risk reversing recent gains. Markets responded with slight volatility, reflecting ongoing uncertainty about the timing of future policy shifts. Powell’s measured tone reinforces the Fed’s data-dependent approach, keeping both investors and policymakers closely watching upcoming economic indicators.

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