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US Fed's Powell sees 'no evidence' of overheating economy
Published Fri, Mar 2, 2018 · 09:50 PM
Washington
FEDERAL Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said he sees no signs the US economy is overheating even as the outlook for growth strengthens and the labour market tightens.
During congressional testimony on Thursday, he reiterated the central bank will continue to raise rates gradually to keep unemployment and inflation in balance.
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