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14 Jun 2017
Fed's Yellen: Employment is near maximum sustainable level
During a Q&A session, Fed's Chairwoman Janet Yellen stated that U.S. economy appears to have rebounded after Q1 slowdown.
Key quotes (via Reuters):
- Pickup in global growth helping U.S. exports this year
- Job growth still well above pace needed to absorb new entrants to labor force
- Stable labor force participation rates in recent years is sign of improving labor conditions
- Job market will strengthen somewhat further
- Employment is near maximum sustainable level