Highlights From the Fed's Monetary Policy Report

The Fed is optimistic about the economy, with plans for gradual interest rate increases aligned with a strong labor market and stable inflation. The report highlights a positive shift in workforce participation since the Great Recession. Rising oil prices are less detrimental to the economy than before, though they impact consumer spending. Notably absent from the report are discussions on the flattening yield curve and trade disputes, which are expected to be addressed by Chairman Jay Powell in upcoming congressional testimonies.

What topics were notably absent from the Federal Reserve's report?

What is expected of Chairman Jay Powell during his testimony regarding trade disputes?