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Nomination hearing

· Jerome H Powell, Chair of the Federal Reserve (United States)

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· Jerome H Powell Wiki · Federal Reserve WikiNomination hearing

ContextHearing of Jerome Powell before the Senate Banking Committee on his renomination for a second term as Fed Chair.

Why it mattersAt his renomination hearing, Powell promises to stop high prices from becoming entrenched.

Problems raised
  1. Inflation is too high.
  2. The pandemic caused crises.
  3. The Fed must act.
Solutions proposed
  1. Use tools to prevent entrenched inflation.
  2. Support a strong labour market.
  3. Take extraordinary actions when needed.
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