#PowellRemarks "PowellRemark" usually refers to a statement or set of comments made by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, especially ones that impact financial markets like stocks, bonds, or cryptocurrencies.

Here is a summary of Powell’s most recent remarks (June 18, 2025):

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🧾 Main Points from Jerome Powell's June 2025 Remarks

1. Interest Rates Held Steady

The Fed kept the federal funds rate unchanged at 4.25%–4.50%.

Powell said the Fed is not ready to cut rates yet, but may do two cuts by the end of 2025, depending on data.

2. Inflation Warning

Powell warned of “meaningful inflation ahead”, largely driven by tariffs.

He noted: “Tariffs will pass through to prices — and that means consumers will feel the effect.”

3. Data-Dependent Policy

Powell emphasized the Fed’s stance is data-driven, not based on politics or market pressure.

A rate cut might happen around September 2025, but only if inflation shows a clear drop.

4. Pushback Against Political Pressure

Powell rejected criticism from political leaders (including Trump), saying the Fed remains independent and acts only on economic data.

5. Caution on Market Expectations

He said the Fed’s dot-plot projections (rate forecast chart) shouldn’t be over-interpreted.

Powell described the current economic situation as “a foggy time”, indicating uncertainty.