Enoch Powell & The 'Rivers of Blood' Speech

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Wednesday emphasized the central bank’s commitment to keeping inflation in check, saying he expects policymakers to stay on hold until they have a better handle on the impact tariffs will have on prices. He noted that inflation is still above the Fed’s 2% target, with the impact that President Donald Trump’s tariffs will have still unclear. The cautious tones could further antagonize Trump, who has ramped up his long-standing criticism of Powell. Read more: