• Yellen says Fed expects the job market will strengthen somewhat further

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21 September 2017

Yellen says Fed expects the job market will strengthen somewhat further

  • In third quarter economic growth to be pulled down by hurricanes

  • Storm effects are unlikely to alter course of national economy beyond next two quarters

  • Says Fed expects the economy to expand at a moderate pace over the next few years

  • Says Fed's understanding of forces driving inflation are not perfect

  • Believes this year's shortfall in inflation reflects developments unrelated to broader conditions

  • Says federal fund rate will not have to rise much further to get to neutral stance

  • Inflation running below 2 percent for long time is a concern

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