#PowellRemarks Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's recent remarks, particularly following the June 18, 2025, Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, focused on the decision to maintain interest rates, citing uncertainties from potential tariff impacts and inflation trends. Powell noted that the economy remains solid, allowing the Fed to monitor incoming data before adjusting policy, with tariff effects possibly emerging later in the summer. He emphasized a data-driven approach, avoiding definitive commitments on future rate cuts, though the median FOMC estimate projects two cuts in 2025. Powell also addressed supply shocks and higher long-term rates as ongoing challenges, maintaining that decisions prioritize employment and price stability over political pressures.