Powell: "Despite heightened uncertainty and downside risks, the U.S. economy is still in a solid position..the data in hand so far suggest that growth has slowed in the first quarter from last year’s solid pace"

‼️🇺🇸 JUST NOW: Fed Chair Jerome Powell says the U.S. economy remains SOLID despite ongoing uncertainty. 😎 He could lower rates to spur the economy but isn't. 👀 Should we END THE FED? 🤔 https://t.co/NUJDXl94Fq

Jerome Powell: "The data we have in hand so far suggests that growth has slowed in the first quarter of this year from last year's solid pace." "Surveys of households and businesses report a sharp decline in sentiment and elevated uncertainty about the outlook." https://t.co/D848RXqHRi