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Federal Reserve Chair Powell Suggests Potential Pause in Interest Rate Hikes

by Reshab Agarwal
May 22, 2023
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In a recent speech at the Economic Policy Symposium held in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell hinted at a potential pause in interest rate hikes. The remarks by the central bank’s chief ignited speculation among economists and market participants, as the decision could have significant implications for the global economy.

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Chair Powell’s speech focused on the recent economic developments and the Federal Reserve’s commitment to maintaining stable economic growth and price stability. Acknowledging the strong performance of the U.S. economy, Powell emphasized the need for a cautious approach to monetary policy decisions.

Powell suggests a potential pause in interest rate hikes

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has indicated the possibility of a pause in raising interest rates at next month’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting. Powell emphasized the importance of examining the data and the evolving outlook to make deliberate evaluations, considering the progress made thus far.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has suggested a potential halt in the ongoing series of interest rate hikes, following a streak of 10 consecutive increases. The federal funds rate, which had risen from near zero over the past year, now stands at 5.00%-5.25%, marking its highest level in 16 years. The most recent rate hike occurred in March, with an incremental rise of 25 basis points.

Powell highlights progress in policy tightening

Addressing an audience at a Federal Reserve conference in Washington, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, accompanied by former Fed Chair Ben Bernanke, acknowledged the substantial progress made in tightening monetary policy, resulting in a currently restrictive policy stance.

Powell emphasized the Fed’s commitment to continuously monitor and evaluate the situation to determine the potential necessity of further policy tightening, with the ultimate goal of gradually restoring inflation to the target rate of 2% over the long term. Elaborating on this, Powell provided additional insights, highlighting that the assessment process would be ongoing.

“As we move ahead meeting by meeting having come this far, we can afford to look at the data and the evolving outlook and make careful assessments.“

Efficacy of current interest rate level in curbing borrowing

Powell clarified that the current level of the central bank’s key interest rate, with its influence on consumer and business loans, is effective in restraining borrowing, spending, and overall economic expansion.

The Federal Reserve chair emphasized the presence of uncertainties regarding the delayed impacts of previous tightening measures. Powell stressed that the risks of taking excessive action compared to insufficient action are now more evenly balanced.

In addition, Powell drew attention to the recent turbulence observed in the banking sector, stemming from the collapse of three major banks. He expressed concerns that this event might prompt banks to decrease their lending operations, potentially resulting in a slowdown in economic activity.

Banking sector challenges pose risks to economic growth

Highlighting the impact of recent developments in the banking sector, which have led to more restrictive credit conditions and are expected to exert downward pressure on economic growth, employment, and inflation, Powell emphasized:

“As a result, our policy rate may not need to rise as much as it would have otherwise to achieve our goals … Of course, the extent of that is highly uncertain.”

Powell further stated that the available data consistently reinforce the Federal Reserve’s perspective that the process of reducing inflation will require a considerable duration.


In conclusion, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s recent remarks have hinted at a potential pause in interest rate hikes, reflecting a cautious approach to monetary policy. Powell emphasized the importance of data-driven assessments and monitoring the evolving economic outlook. The recent moderation in inflationary pressures and uncertainties in the global landscape have contributed to this stance.

Market participants have reacted to Powell’s comments, adjusting their expectations and anticipating a more accommodative policy. As the Federal Reserve continues to monitor economic indicators and risks closely, future decisions on interest rates will be based on a careful evaluation of data to ensure long-term stability and economic growth.

Also Read: UBS Forecasts all-time high for Gold this year & recommends investors buy gold now.

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