Noting that tariffs could both push up inflation and slow the economy, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Friday the central bank will be especially vigilant about keeping inflation in check.

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said Wednesday that inflation driven by President Donald Trump’s tariff agenda could make it more difficult to achieve the Fed’s goal of lowering inflation.

Noting that tariffs could both push up inflation and slow the economy, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Friday the central bank will be especially vigilant about keeping inflation in check.

Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed yesterday said the interim government will not incorporate any mega projects that cost billions of dollars in the next budget for FY2025-26. "We will not undertake ...