Powell to Speak at International Finance Conference: Impact Expected

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will deliver a speech at the Federal Reserve Board’s International Finance Division 75th Anniversary Conference in Washington D.C., on June 2, 2025, at 1:00 PM U.S. time. This event comes amid heightened market anticipation, driven by ongoing tensions between the Fed and President Trump regarding interest rates. President Trump criticized the Fed’s decision to maintain the current 4.5% prime rate in recent conversations, resulting in increased bond yields and economic uncertainty. Powell’s speech is anticipated to have a significant impact on financial markets, as it will shed light on the Fed’s stance on monetary policy.