#PowellRemarks Statements Today (June 18, 2025 – During the Federal Conference After the Decision to Maintain Interest Rates)
• Keeping the interest rate unchanged at 4.25%–4.50%, with a clear message not to rush into lowering interest rates, preferring to review developments in economic data before adjusting monetary policy  .
• Describing the economic situation as characterized by uncertainty, but 'less severe than it was,' and confirmed that the Federal Reserve is vigilant to economic risks from both sides .
• Confirmed that the current labor market does not raise concerns, emphasizing the strength of the market and the continued growth of wages.
• Urged caution in reducing staff and budgets in institutions like the Bureau of Labor Statistics, warning that this could lead to a lack of quality data necessary for monetary policy, and emphasizing that accuracy in data is a public service for all