Im peter erwin at the new york times, also author of the new book how to win in a winner take all world. Im presiding over todays discussion. Its a great honor to have jerome h. Powell with us today. He joins us today at a fraught moment for the World Economy and for the fed. Previously, he was a fed governor. Before that, he worked for the bipartisan policy center, carlisle group, and the u. S. Treasury department. Well begin with a few prepared remarks by chairman powell. [ applause ] thank you, neil, and good afternoon. Its a pleasure to be here today. So im going to begin with a Progress Report on the broad public review my Federal Reserve colleagues and i are conducting of the strategy, tools, and communication practices we used to achieve the objectives that congress has assigned to us by law. Maximum employment and price stability. The dual mn datmandate. Then i will discuss the outlook for the u. S. Economy and Monetary Policy. I look forward to our discussion that will follow.
Welcome todays counsel on international economics. Im neil irwin at the New York Times and author of a new book called health when in a winner take world and i preside over todays discussion. Great honor to have Jerome H Powell with us today and the 16th person to chair the board of governors at the Federal Reserve system and joins us today for the World Economy and previously he was a fed governor that he worked in Bipartisan Policy Center and u. S. Treasury department and we begin with a few remarks by german powell. [applause] thank you, neil. Good afternoon. Its a pleasure to be here today so i will begin with a Progress Report on broad public review by the Federal Reserve colleagues and i are conducting of the strategy, tools and mediation practices we use to achieve the objectives congress has assigned to us by law i will discuss the outlook for the u. S. Economy and Monetary Policy and i look forward to our discussion that will follow. During our public review we are seeking per
Policies. He spoke at an event hosted by the council on Foreign Relations in new york city. This is one hour. Good afternoon. Welcome todays counsel on international economics. Im neil irwin at the New York Times and author of a new book called health when in a winner take world and i preside over todays discussion. Great honor to have Jerome H Powell with us today and the 16th person to chair the board of governors at the Federal Reserve system and joins us today for the World Economy and previously he was a fed governor that he worked in Bipartisan Policy Center and u. S. Treasury department and we begin with a few remarks by german powell. [applause] thank you, neil. Good afternoon. Its a pleasure to be here today so i will begin with a Progress Report on broad public review by the Federal Reserve colleagues and i are conducting of the strategy, tools and mediation practices we use to achieve the objectives congress has assigned to us by law i will discuss the outlook for the u. S.
And what a first half for tech ipos. Nasdaq announcing 97 initial offerings raising over 17 billion in six months. Can it be sustained . We ask a nasdaq exec. First, to our lead and another turn in the sprinttmobile deal. The u. S. Justice department is on the verge of approving a merger. Dish could become a strong competitor in the u. S. Wireless market. Lets bring in our reporter. You broke it. Congratulations. How close are we . It has been a long time coming. Reporter this is a happy turn of events for investors. Shares are getting very close. They are being told there are a couple issues remaining but not insurmountable. Our sources say the board of deutsche telecom, which owns tmobile, met yesterday to discuss the package that is being discussed at the boj as these other remedies that will help the doj approved the deal. Caroline remind us who they are. Nabila they are selling three prepaid brands as there will be spectrum as well. They are talking about how dish gets customers a
Foreign relations. He talked about foreign policy, National Security, the Mueller Report, and ongoing threats from russia in china. This is just over an hour. Good morning. Welcome to the council on Foreign Relations meeting. I am the Russian Bureau chief. A reminder, todays meeting is on the record. Ourt, a little bit about guest. He has represented the Congressional District in california 2001. 2001 which represents much of los angeles, hollywood and pasadena. He has served as chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee intelligence. Before joining congress, he was a member of the California Legislature for six years, and also served as an assistant u. S. Attorney. Welcome, congressman schiff. There is a lot going on in the world and a lot going on with the Intelligence Committee. I thought i would give you a few minutes before we start to offer your thoughts on the state of the world. [laughter] rep. Schiff ok. The state of the world is in perfect harmony. [laughter] things are