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Fed's Yellen: Steady labor participation is positive

Fed’s Chairwoman Janet Yellen is holding a press conference, after the central bank’s interest rate decision to hike rates by 25 bps.

Following are the key quotes from the press briefing's session, via Reuters:

  • Inflation largely driven by one-off items
  • Expects job market to strengthen somewhat further
  • Core inflation is a better indicator of long-term inflation and has edged lower

 

 

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