๐บ๐ธ TOUGH QUESTIONS & CHAIR POWELLโS RESPONSES โ JUNE 2025
Hereโs a concise English version of Powellโs key Q&A moments from the June 2025 Fed press conference:
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๐งฉ Why not cut rates now, when inflation is lower than in December 2024?
Inflation forecasts have risen due to tariffs. Cutting now could reignite inflation.
Tone: Cautious but firm
๐งฎ Could higher tariffs help reduce demand and lower inflation?
Too uncertain. The Fed wants to wait for more data before acting.
Tone: Cautious
๐ Are you sure inflation wonโt come back?
โWe canโt be sure. We must stay cautious and data-dependent.โ
Tone: Defensive
๐ Why is the 2025 dot plot so divided?
Different views on inflation risks and uncertainty levels among FOMC members.
Tone: Diplomatic
๐งญ Why not shift back to a neutral policy stance amid uncertainty?
โLooking backward suggests neutrality, but we must look forward.โ
Tone: Hawkish (tight stance)
๐ The Fed always says itโs data-dependent. Why rely more on forecasts now?
โWeโve always looked ahead. If future data contradicts, weโll adapt.โ
Tone: Defensive
๐ฐ Are fiscal policy, oil, AI changing the Fedโs framework?
The Fed monitors them but remains focused on inflation & employment.
Tone: Avoidant
๐ทโโ๏ธ Could slowing immigration & labor supply hurt the job market?
Possibly. Weโre monitoring labor tightness and wage trends.
Tone: Objective
๐๏ธ If not reappointed, will you stay on the Fed Board?
โNot something Iโm focused on.โ
Tone: Avoidant
๐ณ๏ธ Trump criticizes you. Can the Fed stay independent?
โThe Fed is committed to protecting the U.S. economy with independence and nonpartisan policy.โ
Tone: Firm, resilient
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