#PowellRemarks Powell under pressure: interest rates and criticism in focus

On June 18, Fed Chairman Jerome Powell kept interest rates between 4.25% and 4.5%, highlighting caution in the face of persistent inflation. However, U.S. President Donald Trump reacted strongly, calling Powell an "American disgrace" and demanding immediate cuts.

• Trump claims that the U.S. should be 2.5

points below the current rate.

• Powell defended a "non-political" stance and said that the Fed is well positioned to await new data.

The market reacted with slight risk aversion,

while the dollar and gold appreciated.

Powell's remarks and political pressure may influence the next market moves.