#PowellRemarks

Breaking: Jerome Powell is speaking! 🔥

🗓️ June 18, 2025 – Summary of the Federal Meeting (FOMC)

Here’s what you need to know 👇

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🏦 Interest rates remain unchanged

The Federal Reserve decided to keep interest rates between 4.25% – 4.50% for the fourth consecutive time.

✂️ No cuts yet... but the door is open for two potential cuts later this year.

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🔥 Inflation remains a threat

Powell warned of a "significant inflation coming" due to tariffs and rising energy prices.

📉 Translation? Cuts will not be easy or quick.

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🌀 Uncertainty in forecasts

Powell described the outlook for monetary policy as "cloudy," and emphasized that the Federal Reserve relies on data, not on dates.

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⚖️ Independence first

Despite political pressures, Powell stood firm:

🛑 "We will not cut rates to please anyone."

🔒 The Federal Reserve's focus is solely on its mission: economic stability.