{"content":"Key Takeaways from Fed Chair Powell’s Speech: ● Inflation is still running above the 2% target ● Recent data shows a slowdown in economic growth ● Labor market remains strong ● Current policy appears appropriate and isn’t holding markets back ● Tariffs have contributed to some inflation pressure Just an hour before the speech, Trump hinted at a possible rate cut in September. But Powell was clear: “We’ve made no decision about September.” Markets were hoping for a pivot—but Powell delivered more of the same: wait and see.","images":["https://d2kdcqywr8ua22.cloudfront.net/uploadfile/article/blog/2025072025/07/31/b1c74e7483a549eaa74340d75a05036a.png"],"tags":[],"tradingPairs":[],"quotearticleid":0}