Powell: The Fed Will Tighten More If Appropriate

The transcript discusses economic trends, focusing on growth, unemployment, and inflation. It explores current inflation dynamics, considering whether the economy is inflating or disinflating. The desired economic conditions for controlling inflation are outlined, emphasizing supply and demand balance. The restrictiveness of current policies is evaluated, with a commitment to maintaining restrictive policies until inflation targets are met. Future policy actions will be informed by incoming data, with readiness to adjust as needed.

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