On the recordFebruary 23, 2015
There is no spin here. Our confidence in the economy has improved, and when we raise rates, it will be a signal in our confidence in the underlying fundamentals.
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congress.govThere is no spin here. Our confidence in the economy has improved, and when we raise rates, it will be a signal in our confidence in the underlying fundamentals.
Yellen emphasizes that confidence in the economy is based on real improvements, not mere perception.
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