Markets brace for Powell’s speech as Fed’s stance on tariffs fuels uncertainty

4-4-2025 – Market watchers are placing extraordinary weight on Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s anticipated Friday address, overshadowing the traditionally pivotal non-farm employment figures. Whilst June’s interest rate reduction appeared all but certain in market circles, recent hawkish overtones from Fed officials regarding tariff matters have sparked fresh debate amongst financial analysts. The shifting [. source: https://www.cointrackdaily.com/markets-brace-for-powells-speech-as-feds-stance-on-tariffs-fuels-uncertainty/