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ARTICLE · 11 JULY 2024

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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell indicated that while there are signs inflation is receding, he is not yet convinced that price gains are sustainably moving towards the central bank's 2% goal.

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Jerome Powell Not Confident "Yet" on Inflation

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell indicated that while there are signs inflation is receding, he is not yet convinced that price gains are sustainably moving towards the central bank's 2% goal. In his testimony before House lawmakers, Powell expressed moderate confidence in the recent progress but stressed the need for more consistent data to strengthen the Federal Reserve's confidence in achieving its target. He highlighted the balanced risks policymakers face in adjusting interest rates and emphasized the dual concerns of controlling inflation and addressing unemployment. Powell also refrained from signaling any specific timeline for interest rate cuts, noting the need for cautious action.

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