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US Fed Chair Powell says 'inflation is still too high'

Published March 20,2024
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US inflation has eased substantially while the labor market remains strong, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Wednesday, but "inflation is still too high."

Speaking at a press conference after the Fed's latest decision to hold interest rates at a 23-year high for a fifth straight meeting, Powell added: "Ongoing progress in bringing it down is not assured, and the path forward is uncertain."