On the recordFebruary 2, 2022
I think it has implications for all of those things, because we know that the transition to a lower-carbon economy may lead to a sudden repricing of assets or entire industries.
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congress.govI think it has implications for all of those things, because we know that the transition to a lower-carbon economy may lead to a sudden repricing of assets or entire industries.
Chair Powell acknowledges climate change's impact on financial stability and asset pricing.
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