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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 House Committee on Financial Services, presenting the Monetary Policy Report to Congress.

Why it mattersPowell tells Congress cuts will come once inflation confidence grows.

Problems raised
  1. High inflation hurts those least able to pay.
  2. Inflation is still above goal.
  3. Risks are balancing.
Solutions proposed
  1. Stay focused on the dual mandate.
  2. Remain attentive to inflation risks.
  3. Move toward balance carefully.
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