#PowellRemarks The recent comments from Jerome Powell, the Chairman of the Federal Reserve, have focused on monetary policy and the impact of economic policies, such as the tariffs proposed by President Trump. In April 2025, Powell warned that higher-than-expected tariffs could lead to persistent inflation and slower economic growth, increasing risks for employment and stable prices, the two main mandates of the Fed. In May, at the Princeton Baccalaureate, Powell offered advice to graduates, urging them to take risks and embrace leadership, but did not directly address economic issues. In June, at the 75th anniversary conference of the International Finance Division, he expressed condolences for the passing of Stanley Fischer and praised the division's work, without delving into monetary policy details. Powell has emphasized that the U.S. economy remains strong, with a balanced labor market and inflation close to, but above, the 2% target, although it faces uncertainty due to fiscal and trade policies. On X, some users have interpreted his statements as optimistic for cryptocurrencies, although these claims are not directly supported by his speeches.