Federal Reserve Chair Powell speaks on policy at Economic Club of Chicago amidst tariff concerns.

From CNBC: 2025-04-16 13:25:00

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks at the Economic Club of Chicago. Markets await his policy remarks amidst concerns over Trump’s tariffs. Powell’s speech precedes the FOMC meeting, where rates are expected to remain unchanged. The Fed is prepared to adjust to economic risks, with recent focus on inflation and growth impacts of tariffs.

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