Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell echoed the market's concern over "uncertainty" tied to tariff and economic policies but noted that solid labor markets and easing inflation pressures likely mean the central bank remains in "no hurry" to change its key policy rate.

Noting that "uncertainty around the changes and their likely effects remains high" Powell said the Fed is "focused on separating the signal from the noise as the outlook evolves. We do not need to be in a hurry, and are well positioned to wait for greater clarity."