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On the recordJuly 14, 2014
Not only would this increase the costs of hedging, which means higher prices for consumers, but it also restricts capital that would otherwise be used for job creation or reinvestment.
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Janet Yellen
Democratic · California

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Yellen warns that increased hedging costs will lead to higher consumer prices and reduced job creation.

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