Jerome Powell: “Oh, yes, I think so. The forecast of many is that by the middle of next year, we will be above the prior trend.”

It is a big risk to our independence if we were to stray into areas where we shouldn’t that really aren’t part of our mandate.

I'm very focused on just doing my job.

I do think that’s right.

We do not take into account the fortunes of any political party or politician.