Fed Chair Powell Says U.S. Economy Not Showing Phillips Curve Inflation Pressures

Jerome Powell indicates current economic conditions are not aligned with the traditional Phillips curve view linking low unemployment to higher inflation.

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Terms & Concepts
  • Phillips curve: An economic theory suggesting an inverse relationship between unemployment and inflation.
  • Inflation: The rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services rises, eroding purchasing power.
  • Federal Reserve Chair: The head of the U.S. central bank, overseeing monetary policy decisions.