#PowellRemarks

#PowellRemarks

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's recent remarks have sparked significant attention across financial markets. Powell emphasized a cautious approach to monetary policy, noting that while inflation has eased from its peak, it remains above the Fed’s 2% target. He highlighted the importance of maintaining restrictive interest rates until there is greater confidence that inflation is sustainably moving downward. Powell also acknowledged the resilience of the labor market but warned against premature rate cuts. His comments reinforced expectations of a prolonged high-rate environment, causing mixed reactions in equities, bonds, and crypto markets as investors recalibrate their outlooks based on Fed policy direction.