Jerome Powell, as the chair of the U.S. Federal Reserve, appears to hold the country’s economic health in his hands. It’s a coveted role that has earned him both praise and criticism. Fed Chair Powell prioritizes data and does not necessarily focus on fighting inflation or boosting employment.
WSJ takes a look at how the Fed chairman got to the top by balancing aggressive and conservative policy.
0:00 Hawks and doves
0:36 Powell’s background
2:12 Powell’s strategy
3:37 Criticism
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WSJ takes a look at how the Fed chairman got to the top by balancing aggressive and conservative policy.
0:00 Hawks and doves
0:36 Powell’s background
2:12 Powell’s strategy
3:37 Criticism
News Explainers
Some days the high-speed news cycle can bring more questions than answers. WSJ’s news explainers break down the day's biggest stories into bite-size pieces to help you make sense of the news.
#JeromePowell #Fed #WSJ
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