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Jerome Powell: Sentiment readings have not been a good predictor of consumption growth in recent years.

On the recordMarch 8, 2025
Sentiment readings have not been a good predictor of consumption growth in recent years.
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Jerome Powell
Republican · District of Columbia
Source
cnn.com

Editor's note · Context

Powell downplays concerns over economic jitters, citing unreliable sentiment indicators.

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