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Semiannual Monetary Policy Report to the Congress

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

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ContextSemiannual testimony of Jerome Powell before the Senate Banking Committee, presenting the Monetary Policy Report to Congress.

Why it mattersPowell tells Congress the Fed is committed to restoring price stability.

Problems raised
  1. Inflation is high.
  2. Financial conditions are tightening.
  3. The time is uncertain.
Solutions proposed
  1. Take measures to restore price stability.
  2. Avoid adding uncertainty.
  3. Stay attentive to inflation risks.
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