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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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Nov 30, 2021

Greater concerns about the virus could reduce people’s willingness to work in person, which would slow progress in the labor market and intensify supply chain disruptions.

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Nov 30, 2021

Narrowly, then, I would say we are not doing that now.

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Nov 29, 2021

it is essential that diverse candidates be identified and be given every chance to do well.

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Nov 29, 2021

inflation will abate one way or the other.

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Nov 29, 2021

While primary responsibility for addressing climate change itself rests with elected officials, we are committed to working within our existing mandates and authorities to address the implications of climate change.

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Nov 29, 2021

I think my baseline expectation is still... that inflation will move back down over the course of next year.

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Nov 29, 2021

I would expect to have a perfectly normal, good, constructive working relationship with a new Vice Chair for Supervision.

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Nov 29, 2021

I would say that is how I read the law.

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Nov 22, 2021

We know that high inflation takes a toll on families, especially those less able to meet the higher costs of essentials, like food, housing and transportation. We will use our tools both to support the economy and strong labor market and…

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Oct 4, 2021

it was essential for Congress to act quickly.

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Sep 27, 2021

Our need to sustain the public's trust is the essence of our work. We want the public to understand that we work for all Americans.

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Sep 27, 2021

We must address this issue to honor commitments made by this and prior Congresses, including those made to address the health and economic impact of the pandemic.

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