• Fed's governor Brainard: Fed has tools to guide inflation back to the downside if price pressures move persistently above our goals

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24 May 2021

Fed's governor Brainard: Fed has tools to guide inflation back to the downside if price pressures move persistently above our goals

  • Says U.S. is in the middle of unprecedented rebound in the economy
  • Expects some higher inflation readings in near term because of basic facts
  • Prices are rebounding from pandemic lows and some price increases are linked to a surge in demand
  • Relief payments and other assistance are affecting spending
  • Some bottlenecks and supply chains are contributing to inflation
  • Expects price pressures from bottlenecks and reopening to subside over time

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