Jerome Powell actually said...

We want prosperity to be spread as broadly as it possibly can, and we want there to be progress upward for lots of people.

Jerome Powell emphasizes the importance of broad economic prosperity and upward mobility.

07/09/2019

More Jerome Powell Quotes

The U.S. economy was in solid shape, but warned of very high uncertainty due to the impact of tariffs.

the economy was 'in solid shape'

If we make a mistake, people will pay the cost for a long time.

'Everyone that I know is forecasting a meaningful increase in inflation in coming months from tariffs.'