On the recordMarch 12, 2025
The core messaging from the January meeting, where Chair [Jerome] Powell emphasized the Fed was 'not in a hurry' to make adjustments to policy, is likely to remain in place in March.
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cbsnews.comThe core messaging from the January meeting, where Chair [Jerome] Powell emphasized the Fed was 'not in a hurry' to make adjustments to policy, is likely to remain in place in March.
Powell's statement reflects the Fed's cautious approach to policy adjustments amid economic concerns.
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