#PowellRemarks

## Jerome Powell's Statements: The Market Compass in a Volatile World 📉💵

After the June 2025 meeting, Federal Reserve Chairman **Jerome Powell** delivered a keynote speech that was closely monitored by global markets with a frantic tone! Key points included:

✅ **Fighting Inflation is a Priority**: He confirmed the continuation of the "patient waiting" policy before lowering interest rates, despite slowing price indicators.

✅ **Stronger than Expected Data**: He pointed to the robustness of the labor market and economic growth, but warned of the risks of "over-optimism."

⚠️ **Warning Against Haste**: He cautioned investors that any future interest rate cuts would be gradual and linked to inflation data.

**Effects of His Speech on the Markets**:

- **Dollar Rise**: Strengthened against major currencies due to high interest rate policy.

- **Gold Decline**: With signals of delaying monetary easing.

- **Reduced Expectations for Rate Cuts**: From a 25 basis point cut in 2025 to two times instead of three.

Between the hawks of caution and the doves of optimism, Powell reminds everyone:

> "Risks are still on the horizon... and resilience is our weapon."