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FED: Powell continues:
- Funding market pressures have no implications on monetary policy. Temporary
factors at play. Says expects EFFR to move back within target range. Will
continue to monitor market developments. Will over time provide sufficient
supply of reserves.
- Opening statement concludes, Q&A begins.
- First Q on Mid-Cycle adjustment.
A: We see a favourable economic outlook. That view is consistent with many other
forecasters. As you can see, FOMC members feel that goals can be accomplished
with modest adjustments of Fed funds. Points again to 1995 and 1998. But as
statement highlights, if downside risks emerge, a more extensive series of rate
cuts may be appropriate. In other words, 'we will continue to monitor....'

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