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Brown Urges Powell To Think of Dual Mandate

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  • Ahead of an expected further 75bp hike at next week's FOMC meeting, Sherrod Brown (D-OH), head of the Senate Banking Committee, has written to Fed Chair Powell asking him to stay focused on employment as it fights inflation.
  • "We must avoid having our short-term advances and strong labor market overwhelmed by the consequences of aggressive monetary actions to decrease inflation, especially when the Fed’s actions do not address its main drivers,”
  • "For working Americans who already feel the crush of inflation, job losses will make it much worse. We can’t risk the livelihoods of millions of Americans who can’t afford it. I ask that you don’t forget your responsibility to promote maximum employment and that the decisions you make at the next FOMC meeting reflect your commitment to the dual mandate."
  • Full letter: https://www.banking.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/fed_full_employment_letter.pdf

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