Fed Chair Powell says central bank doesn't 'need to be in a hurry' to lower interest rates further
- Posted on February 11, 2025
- By CNBC
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Fed Chair Powell says central bank doesn't 'need to be in a hurry' to lower interest rates further
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Powell called the economy "strong overall" with a "solid" labor market and inflation that is easing but still above the Fed's 2% goal.