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

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ContextSpeech by Jerome Powell at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City's Jackson Hole symposium on the effectiveness and transmission of monetary policy.

Why it mattersPowell declares that the time has come for policy to adjust, signalling the first rate cut.

Problems raised
  1. High inflation caused stress and unfairness.
  2. Risks shifted toward employment.
  3. A slow recovery could repeat.
Solutions proposed
  1. Use restrictive policy to restore balance.
  2. Keep expectations anchored.
  3. Adjust policy as risks change.
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