May 4, 2023
We should not even be talking about a world in which the U.S. does not pay its bills.
Jerome Powell
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Jerome Powell is the 16th Chair of the Federal Reserve, having been appointed to the position in February 2018. He is a member of the Republican Party and has played a significant role in shaping U.S. monetary policy during his tenure. Powell's leadership has been marked by efforts to navigate the economy through challenges such as inflation and employment fluctuations, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. He has emphasized the importance of balancing the pace of monetary policy adjustments to avoid both inflationary pressures and job losses in the labor market.
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May 4, 2023
We should not even be talking about a world in which the U.S. does not pay its bills.
May 4, 2023
No one should assume that the fed can really protect the economy and the financial system, or our reputation globally from the damage that a U.S. default might inflict.
May 4, 2023
No one should assume that the fed can really protect the economy and the financial system, or our reputation globally from the damage that a U.S. default might inflict.
May 3, 2023
No one should assume that the fed can really protect the economy and the financial system, or our reputation globally from the damage that a U.S. default might inflict.
Mar 15, 2023
In the rules before us, we are applying the discretion granted to us by the Economic Growth Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act.
Mar 7, 2023
I think oil prices could be affected. I think that is a big concern in Europe, for example.
Mar 7, 2023
We are going to guard that border carefully, and we are going to stick to our role and not try to be policymakers.
Mar 7, 2023
No, we don't borrow money. We don't shut down the Fed when we have negative income.
Mar 7, 2023
We are required by the law now and we are doing this. Dodd-Frank actually required us.
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