Powell to Deliver Speech Tonight at 10:30 PM, Risking Another Trump "Attack"

March 30th — Foreign media reports note the U.S. market is set for notable scheduling this week. As the U.S. transitions from March to April, labor market data will take center stage. First up: Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is scheduled to speak at 22:30 ET later today. While U.S.-Iran headline risks remain a key watchpoint, Powell’s appearance tops this week’s agenda. Powell will join a moderated discussion for Harvard’s introductory Principles of Economics course — part of the university’s core economics curriculum. No specific topic is set, but he’s expected to touch on the economy, inflation, and monetary policy broadly. Analysts anticipate he’ll avoid any discussion of Fed politicization. Still, it’s widely expected former President Trump will again criticize Powell following the event. This could happen if Powell mentions the Fed’s desire to pause rate moves or keep flexibility amid Middle East tensions. Ironically, the situation stems from Trump’s own actions — yet he’ll almost certainly still blame Powell for the Fed not cutting rates. — FXStreet