The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at its latest meeting in late January, pausing after three consecutive rate cuts as officials weigh lingering inflation pressures against signs of labor market softening.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell said the U.S. economy is entering 2026 on “a firm footing,” with consumer spending resilient and business investment expanding, even as job gains remain low and housing activity stays weak. Powell noted that inflation has eased significantly from its 2022 peak but remains “somewhat elevated,” with tariffs continuing to push goods prices higher.
Powell said the Fed views tariff-driven inflation as likely a one-time price increase and emphasized that disinflation is continuing in the services sector, while longer-term inflation expectations remain anchored near 2%. With rates now within a range of plausible estimates of neutral after 75 basis points of cuts, Powell said policymakers are “well positioned” to assess incoming data and make decisions meeting by meeting.
Powell also acknowledged dissent within the committee, highlighting ongoing tension between inflation risks and labor market downside risks.
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23 Comments
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Transitory to sticky inflation
I don't chase new opportunities anymore. The good old mevolaxy handles things better than any innovations
All orders went to hell. Staking left on mevolaxy alone-and for the first time it doesn't seem like defeat
Most of these people don’t even understand 😂
There hasnt been 2% inflation in 5 years.. its much more like 12% if one kept their receipts.. take a picture today any grocery store.. then check next year. Youl see 12% minimum on most things here in Canada.
Xrp!
Don’t waste my time with a lame duck chair. He’s such a liar and of you don’t call him out then you’re a liar
Slava Ukraine ❤🇺🇦
Thanks
How about JPM fking us all!
Powell has always been behind the curve
Paper IOU is not serving anyone ,but the government!
Does resilient mean not good?
The chief counterfeiter has spoken,😈
He right thoughhjahahahahha
It's wonderful if your super wealthy! Only think they got right is hold on rates
Thank you Jerome Powell 🙏.
"'journalist" nodding her head while Powell explains his 2024 pre-election rate cuts
Not a word on the dollar crash?
BREAKING NEWS….
Stinking lizard…
Look at the Total National Debt, J. Powell has NO trust worthy explanation’s that can justify the FED. It’s a criminal enterprise that was started in 1913 and it needs to be eradicated and held accountable for their printing press criminal operation. The FED owns the majority of the nation’s debt and the people should not be stuck with the bill.