Powell is the right person to achieve full employment in the US and tackle inflation – Joe Biden

United States President Joe Biden He said Monday that he thinks Fed Chairman Jerome Powell, is the right person to pursue the goal of full employment and tackle inflation, according to Reuters. In a speech on the economy and explaining his decision to reappoint Powell as Fed chairman for another term, Biden explained that Powell’s strong and decisive leadership put the economy on the path to a strong recovery.

Additionally, Biden praised Powell for maintaining the integrity of the Fed during the previous years of the Trump administration. Biden also praised Brainard as a skilled and dedicated public servant, as well as a strong voice for financial regulation. Finally, President Biden said he hopes to add more members to the Fed board in the coming weeks.

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