#PowellRemarks Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s recent remarks highlight a cautious approach to monetary policy amid economic uncertainty. Speaking at the Federal Reserve Board’s Division of International Finance 75th Anniversary Conference, Powell emphasized the Fed’s data-dependent stance, noting steady interest rates at 4.25-4.50% with only two potential cuts projected for 2025. He cited ongoing challenges from tariffs, which could fuel inflation while slowing growth, creating a “challenging scenario” for the Fed’s dual mandate of stable prices and maximum employment. Powell’s focus remains on anchoring inflation expectations, with markets anticipating clearer signals by September.