Senate Confirms Powell For 2nd Term As Fed Fights Inflation

Jerome Powell was confirmed by the Senate for a second term with a strong bipartisan vote. Following his confirmation, Powell expressed concerns about high inflation and global economic instability, which could complicate efforts to avoid a recession. He mentioned that the Federal Reserve might struggle to achieve a 'soft landing'—reducing inflation without triggering a recession.

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