#PowellRemarks šŸ”„ Powell Remarks: Fed Holds Rates, Warns of Incoming Inflation Shock šŸ”„

The Fed held rates at 4.25%–4.50%, but Chair Jerome Powell’s message was anything but calm. He warned that new tariffs will trigger ā€œmeaningful inflation,ā€ adding, ā€œConsumers will feel it.ā€

While two rate cuts are still on the table for 2025, 7 of 19 Fed officials now expect no cuts at all—signaling deepening concern. GDP growth has been cut to 1.4%, and inflation is forecast to hit 3% by year’s end.

šŸ“‰ Markets wobbled as Powell made it clear: rate cuts won’t come easy. The fight against inflation isn’t over.