On the recordNovember 27, 2017
the very low settings of interest rates that were appropriate during the crisis and after to support economic activity are no longer appropriate.
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congress.govthe very low settings of interest rates that were appropriate during the crisis and after to support economic activity are no longer appropriate.
Powell explains the need to raise interest rates due to improved economic conditions.
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