#PowellRemarks Federal Reserve Chair Powell’s recent remarks emphasized a cautious yet flexible monetary policy stance. He highlighted persistent inflationary pressures—driven by tight labor markets and elevated demand—as reasons the Fed must hold firm on interest rates. However, he also acknowledged signs of cooling inflation and economic growth moderation, hinting at potential rate stabilization soon. Powell underscored the Fed’s data‑dependent approach, ready to adapt policy if inflation declines faster or growth slows more than expected. He refrained from committing to rate cuts, stressing that achieving a 2% inflation target remains the top priority before any easing is considered.