#PowellRemarks

## Jerome Powell's Statements: The Market's Compass in a Turbulent World 📉💵

After the June 2025 meeting, Federal Reserve Chairman **Jerome Powell** delivered a pivotal speech that global markets monitored with bated breath! The highlights include:

✅ **Combating Inflation is a Priority**: He reaffirmed the continuation of the "patient waiting" policy before lowering interest rates, despite the slowdown in price indicators.

✅ **Stronger-than-Expected Data**: He pointed to the robustness of the labor market and economic growth, but warned of the risks of "over-optimism".

⚠️ **Warning Against Haste**: He cautioned investors that any future interest rate cuts will be gradual and tied to inflation data.

**Effects of His Speech on the Markets**:

- **Dollar Rise**: Strengthened against major currencies due to the high interest rate policy.

- **Gold Decline**: With signs of a delay in monetary easing.

- **Reduced Expectations for Rate Cuts**: From 25 basis points in 2025 to two times instead of three.

Between cautious hawks and optimistic doves, Powell reminds everyone:

> "The risks are still on the horizon.. and resilience is our weapon".