Jerome Powell brushed off inflation concerns Tuesday, saying that while the economy might see some upward pressure on prices this year, the Federal Reserve does not anticipate inflation to boom or stick around.
The Fed chairman testified before the House Financial Services Committee alongside Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, their first joint appearance since President Biden took office. Powell’s virtual presence on Capitol Hill came less than a week after the Fed announced it will keep its interest rates near zero.
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