Jerome Powell Speech: Wage increases are expected to continue

Jerome Powell, Chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, is now responding to questions from the press, with key quotes (via Reuters) found below.

• There's a mood of concern about growth going forward.
• Some volatility in financial conditions doesn't probably leave mark on the economy.
• Core PCE is a good indicator.
• Wage increases are expected to continue.
• Labour force participation can be higher than we initially thought.

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About Jerome Powell (via Federalreserve.gov)

Jerome H. Powell took office as Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System on February 5, 2018, for a four-year term. Mr. Powell also serves as Chairman of the Federal Open Market Committee, the System's principal monetary policymaking body. Mr. Powell has served as a member of the Board of Governors since taking office on May 25, 2012, to fill an unexpired term. He was reappointed to the Board and sworn in on June 16, 2014, for a term ending January 31, 2028.