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On the recordApril 9, 2025
We face a highly uncertain outlook with elevated risks of both higher unemployment and higher inflation.
Said by
Jerome Powell
Republican · District of Columbia

Editor's note · Context

Powell warned about the potential for persistent inflation due to tariffs.

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