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Powell Says Consumer Demand Is Very Strong

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Q: Are you concerned about the consumer after today's retail sales data?

  • A: Don't know if you're talking more about shopping online vs shopping in store but consumer demand is very strong... there may be some seasonality with this year's holiday spending pulled forward, maybe effects from Delta and maybe going forward from Omicron, but fundamentally the consumer is really healthy.

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