Powell says Fed is awaiting 'greater clarity' on Trump policies before making next move on rates

Jeff Cox - CNBC - 07/03
Powell reiterated statements he and his colleagues have made recently counseling patience on monetary policy.
U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell testifies before a Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee hearing on "The Semiannual Monetary Policy Report to the Congress," at Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., Feb. 11, 2025. 
Craig Hudson | Reuters

NEW YORK — Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said Friday that the central bank can wait to see how President Donald Trump's aggressive policy actions play out before it moves again on interest rates.

With markets nervous over Trump's proposals for tariffs and other issues, Powell reiterated statements he and his colleagues have made recently counseling patience on monetary ...
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