Jerome Powell: “I really do think the current equilibrium served us well, and I wouldn't see a reason to change it.”

I want to hand over to my successor an economy in good shape.

I'm very focused on just doing my job.

we don’t take into consideration political factors

Overall, while the labor market appears to be in balance, it is a curious kind of balance that results from a marked slowing in both the supply of and demand for workers.