#PowellRemarks

#PowellRemarks from the June 2025 FOMC meeting reflect a cautious and data-driven Federal Reserve. Chair Jerome Powell confirmed interest rates would remain steady, emphasizing the need for more clarity on how new tariffs may affect inflation and economic growth. He acknowledged that inflation could rise temporarily, but stressed the importance of not overreacting to short-term pressures. Powell signaled that rate cuts are still possible later in 2025, but only if data supports it. His message was clear: patience is key. Markets reacted with caution, recognizing the Fed’s commitment to its dual mandate—controlling inflation while supporting employment—amid growing global uncertainty.