Economics

John Williams Downplays Recession Fears, Stresses Flexible Fed Policy

  • New York Fed chief says inverted yields signal modest growth
  • Yellen also downplays risk of recession in U.S. economy
John WilliamsPhotographer: Mark Kauzlarich/Bloomberg
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U.S. central bankers said the economy is still on track for solid growth this year despite concerns in financial markets that it was heading for trouble.