Jerome Powell's Statements: The Markets' Compass in a Volatile World 📉💵

*Effects of His Speech on the Markets**:

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

- **Gold Decline**: With signals of delaying monetary easing.

- **Reduced Expectations for Rate Cuts**: From three times to twice by 25 basis points in 2025.

Between the Hawks of Caution and the Doves of Optimism, Powell reminds everyone:

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