Jerome Powell speech: Case for raising rates weakened somewhat

Jerome Powell, Chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, is delivering his remarks on the monetary policy outlook, with key quotes found below.

• US economy is in good place.
• Economy to continue to grow at a solid pace in 2019.
• Financial conditions tightened considerably in late 2018.
• Recent developments warrant patience.
• Case for raising rates weakened somewhat.

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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.