Tuesday, June 24, 2025

Powell Reiterates No Rush to Cut as Fed Awaits Tariff Clarity

Powell Reiterates No Rush to Cut as Fed Awaits Tariff Clarity

Snippet of Article: "...Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will reiterate to lawmakers the central bank is in no rush to lower interest rates as officials wait for more clarity on the economic impact of President Donald Trump’s tariffs.

“The effects of tariffs will depend, among other things, on their ultimate level,” Powell said Tuesday in remarks prepared for delivery to Congress. “For the time being, we are well positioned to wait to learn more about the likely course of the economy..."

Source: www.bloomberg.com