Lael Brainard Warns Federal Reserve Could Go Too Far in Inflation-Busting Tightening
In the Federal Reserve's quest to fight inflation, the central bank could overtighten and create more risks in the economy, warned Vice Chair Lael Brainard.
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In the Federal Reserve's quest to fight inflation, the central bank could overtighten and create more risks in the economy, warned Vice Chair Lael Brainard.
"The outlook for future economic growth remained generally weak, with contacts noting expectations for further softening of demand over the next six to twelve months," the Fed said Wednesday in its Beige Book report.
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