Semiannual Monetary Policy Report to the Congress
· Jerome H Powell, Chair of the Federal Reserve (United States)
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JH · Jerome H Powell Wiki · Federal Reserve WikiSemiannual Monetary Policy Report to the CongressContextSemiannual testimony of Jerome Powell before the House Committee on Financial Services, presenting the Monetary Policy Report to Congress.
Why it mattersPowell's semiannual testimony explains why the Fed waits to see how tariffs affect prices before cutting rates.
Problems raised- Trade policy weighs on sentiment.
- Near-term inflation expectations rose.
- Tariffs may pass through into prices.
Solutions proposed- Keep longer-term expectations anchored.
- Prevent a one-time price rise from becoming persistent.
- Stay focused on maximum employment and stable prices.
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