Jerome Powell disregards potential depression; reiterates commitment to US economy

Will address Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs

James Baxter-Derrington
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Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell is set to reiterate the US central bank’s commitment to use its "full range of tools" to support the economy and has denied the threat of a depression.

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