#PowellRemarks Fed Holds Steady Amid Political Pressure 🏛️

For the 4th straight meeting, the Federal Reserve kept rates unchanged, citing the need for more data despite cooling inflation.

Chair Jerome Powell emphasized caution, while the Fed’s 2025 outlook still includes two potential cuts.

Meanwhile, Trump reignited tensions, calling Powell “stupid” and demanding a 2% rate cut to stimulate the economy.

🔹 Markets remain divided: Will inflation stay tame or rebound due to tariffs?

🔹 Investors are watching labor data and global risks closely.

Are we heading for cuts or more delays? Positioning now could define Q3 strategy.