Looks like J. Powell just dropped some fresh #PowellRemarks , and the vibe is... patient! The Fed kept interest rates steady, which means those lower mortgage dreams might still be a summer blockbuster, not a spring premiere.

He's saying the economy's solid, and the job market's holding up, but inflation is still being a bit stubborn thanks to those tariffs. Basically, they're playing the long game, watching how things unfold before making any big moves. So, no sudden fireworks, just a calm, steady hand on the economic wheel. Get ready for a "wait and see" summer, folks!