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Fed Chair Powell (Q&A) says growth upgrade likely due to growing confidence in productivity

Powell's remarks suggest a nuanced outlook for the economy, indicating a potential growth upgrade tied to productivity gains, which could influence market expectations around interest rates.

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  • Says there is tensions between goals - upward pressure on prices, downward pressure on growth
  • Unemployment is close to long run normal, and inflation is 1% above target, says he would reserve the phrase 'stagflation' for other cases, but this is not stagflation
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He highlighted a delicate balance between inflationary pressures and growth concerns, steering clear of the stagflation label despite current inflation being above target. This could lead to a more hawkish interpretation for monetary policy, especially as confidence in growth could warrant tighter action from the Fed.

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