Biggest take aways and ive gone through some of your testimony again, apologize if youre repeat, but in terms of outlook and some of the things that weve done in the recent years with regard to the tax cut and jobs act, different regulatory changes, to either maintain the growth weve seen or expand it, what recommendations would you give well, first, i think the outlook is still a positive one. No reason this expansion cant continue and a lot of value in continuing it. And were trying to use our t l tools to accomplish that were seeing this, in this the 11th year of an expansion, now the longest in u. S. Recorded history. What were seeing is that income gains are being, are the highest at the lower end of the wage schedule scale. And so its very positive. Were also seeing people being pull ed back into the labor market theres a lot to like this rare place of the 11th year of an expansion and i think were certain sli committed to doing what we can to extend it in that vein, i know your
Outlook and some of the things we have done with regards to the tax cuts and jobs act, different regulatory changes, to maintain the growth we have seen or expanded, what recommendations would you give . I think the outlook is still a positive one. There is no reason the expansion cannot continue. There is a lot of value in continuing it. We have to use our tools to accomplish that. We are seeing in the 11th year longest inion, the u. S. Recorded history, what we are seeing is that income gains are the highest at the lower end scale, so it is positive. We are also seeing people being pulled back into the labor market. There is a lot to like about this rare place of the 11th year of expansion. I think we are committed to doing what we can to expand it. Rep. Herrera beutler in that know your testimony touched on concerns with the national debt. Could you elaborate on that and how it should be addressed, particularly as it relates to expanding or at least not contracting the economy . Cha
With the turkish leader. Much of the focus quite appropriately for the Business Network what the chairman of the Federal Reserve is saying right now. You know had three rate cuts this year. The third one just last month. He seems to be indicating he will keep his powder dry, holding fire for a moment. He acknowledges trade headwinds, other issues could slow things down. He is always ready to pounce if need be. He is certainly not indicating anytime soon. Get the read percent from our own Edward Lawrence. He has been monitoring all of this. Edward . Reporter neil, the testimony will go on for another 30 minutes or so when the Federal Reserve chairman has to leave here. Federal reserve chairman Jerome Powell told senators and Congress People does not see a rate cut for december unless check data would come in better than expected. He said the Federal Reserve would act going forward. He painted a glowing picture of the economy. He said the Consumer Spending. Wages are rising. Job market h
Chair Jerome Powell announced an Interest Rate cut for the First Time Since the 2008 financial crisis. Following the announcement, he took several questions from reporters. This is 45 minutes. Good afternoon and welcome. Today to lower the target for the federal funds rate by a quarter of a ofcentage point to arrange two and a quarter percent. The outlook for the u. S. Economy remains favorable in this action is designed to support that outlook. Againsttended to ensure Downside Risk, to help offset the effects these factors are andng the on the economy to promote a faster return of inflation to our symmetric 2 objective. All of these objectives will support achievement of our overall goal, to sustain for the benefit of the american people. We also decided to conclude the runoff of our securities portfolio rather than and september as previously planned. In september as previously planned. I will discuss the thinking behind todays Interest Rate reduction and then turn to the path forwar
Is to support outlook. To help offset the effect factors were curtly having on the economy and to promote a faster return of inflation to the percent objective. All of these objectives will support achievement of our goal sustained expansion closer objective for the benefit of the american people. We also decided to conclude the runoff of our securities portfolio in august rather than in september as previously planned. And i will discuss the thinking behind the reduction in turn to the pot forward. As the year began, both the economy and Monetary Policy were in a good place. The Unemployment Rate was below 4 in a are interestrate target was that the low ends of neutral. Over the first half of the year, the economy grew at healthy pace. And it pushed on appointment to near a halfcentury low. Wages have been rising particularly for lower paying jobs. People who live and work in low and middle income communities tell us that many who struggle to find work are now getting opportunities to