On the recordJuly 14, 2021
I think we are experiencing a big uptick in inflation, bigger than many expected, bigger than certainly I expected.
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congress.govI think we are experiencing a big uptick in inflation, bigger than many expected, bigger than certainly I expected.
Powell discusses unexpected inflation increases and the need for action.
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I have a little more than 10 months left on my term as chair, and all I want, and all anyone at the Fed wants, is to deliver an economy that has price stability, maximum employment, financial stability.
If we move too slowly, there may be unnecessary losses, painful losses in the employment market.
So we didn't overreact — in fact, we didn't react at all. We're simply taking some time.