#PowellRemarks

At the June 18 FOMC meeting, Fed Chair Jerome Powell held rates steady at 4.25–4.50%, signaling caution amid growing tariff‑driven inflation risks and global uncertainty barrons.com+9businessinsider.com+9theaustralian.com.au+9federalreserve.gov+15reuters.com+15washingtonpost.com+15. He highlighted upcoming inflation pressures from Trump’s tariffs—“someone has to pay”—while underscoring the strength of the labor market and the need for more data before any policy shift . The June Summary of Economic Projections anticipates two 25‑basis‑point cuts in 2025, though seven of 19 officials see no reduction bloomberg.com+5kiplinger.com+5barrons.com+5. Powell also warned against cutting economic data resources, calling quality data “a huge public good” reuters.com.

Key Powell remarks today





reuters.com

Fed keeps rates steady but pencils in two cuts by end of 2025; Powell sees 'meaningful' inflation ahead

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businessinsider.com

Powell holds rates steady, but warns inflation is coming: 'Someone has to pay for the tariffs'

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reuters.com

Fed's Powell says central bank still has the needed data to do its work

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