Federal Reserve Chairman Powell: There is some confidence that the decline in rents in the housing market will gradually appear.

Fed Chairman Powell: Still, we are making good progress in lowering inflation.

Fed Chairman Powell: Raising the core PCE forecast does not mean an increase in tolerance for inflation.

Fed Chairman Powell: We will make decisions one by one.

Fed Chairman Powell: We will carefully evaluate incoming data to determine policy.

According to Nikkei: Sources from the Bank of Japan said that the early interest rate hike (in March) left room for the central bank to consider raising interest rates again before the end of the year.

Fed Chairman Powell: Inflation has eased significantly, but is still above our goal.

Federal Reserve Chairman Powell: Immigration has boosted economic growth prospects.

According to Nikkei: Sources from the Bank of Japan said that of course they will consider further raising interest rates.

Fed Chairman Powell: Nominal wage growth has slowed.

Federal Reserve Chairman Powell: High interest rates are putting pressure on corporate fixed-income investments.

Federal Reserve Chairman Powell: Strong consumer demand and the recovery of supply chains have driven GDP growth.

Fed Chairman Powell: Risks to achieving goals are becoming better balanced.

Fed Chairman Powell: The Fed remains firmly focused on its dual mission.