Powell emphasizes Fed’s obligation to prevent ‘ongoing inflation problem’ despite Trump criticism

Powell emphasizes Fed’s obligation to prevent ‘ongoing inflation problem’ despite Trump criticism


Key Points
  • Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Tuesday said he expects policymakers to stay on hold until they have a better handle on the impact tariffs will have on prices.
  • The cautious tones could further antagonize President Donald Trump, who has ramped up his long-standing criticism of Powell.
  • Powell will present his speech, along with the Fed’s monetary policy report, first to the House Financial Services Committee on Tuesday morning, then the Senate Banking Committee a day later.



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