For the time being, we are well positioned to wait to learn more about the likely course of the economy before considering any adjustments to our policy stance,” Powell told the House Financial Services Committee.

On July 1, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell spoke at the ECB Forum and conveyed caution regarding potential interest rate cuts, reiterating that policymakers are prepared to react to the data that emerges in an environment where economic uncertainty, created by protectionist trade policies, is present.

President Trump has repeatedly attacked Jerome H. Powell, chair of the Federal Reserve, for resisting his demands for lower interest rates.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is sticking to his position that the central bank will keep its key rate on hold while it waits to see how President Donald Trump's tariffs effect the economy, defying the steady stream of criticism from the White House,

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell reiterated his view that steady economic activity would allow the central bank to wait and see the effects of tariff hikes before resuming interest-rate cuts. “We’re simply taking some time,

WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve will continue to wait and see how the economy evolves before deciding whether to reduce its key interest rate, Chair Jerome Powell said Tuesday, a stance ...

Trump eyes early Powell replacement, boosting rate cut odds. If this happens, the U.S. dollar may slide, making ETFs like QQQ and SPTM potential key plays.

Powell Cites Solid Economy in Keeping Wait-and-See Stance on Rates Federal Reserve officials are trying to assess how tariff increases will reshape the outlook for the U.S. economy and inflation By