Recession: Powell reassures Fed working to prevent decline
Powell added that the Fed will continue to raise interest rates if inflation continues to rise, but said they'd do it in a way to avoid tightening credit.
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Powell added that the Fed will continue to raise interest rates if inflation continues to rise, but said they'd do it in a way to avoid tightening credit.
Concerns are growing among some that the Federal Reserve may tighten credit so much that it may cause a potential recession.
Powell added that the Fed will continue to raise interest rates if inflation continues to rise, but said they'd do it in a way to avoid tightening credit.
Testifying to the Senate Banking Committee, Powell faced skeptical questions from members of both parties about the Fed's ability to tame inflation.
Concerns are growing among some that the Federal Reserve may tighten credit so much that it may cause a potential recession.