Additional comments from Jerome Powell, Chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, continue to cross the wires with key quotes, via Reuters, found below.
- Not really seen any impact yet from trade disputes.
- Fed doesn’t do trade policy, focuses on its mandate.
- Did not speak with Trump after President’s criticism of Fed.
- We don’t detect financial instability as elevated now.
- Expects next downturn will not look much like last one; risks moderate.