Economics

Yellen Dismisses Treasury-Market Jitters, Sees ‘Solid’ Recovery

  • Flattening in yield curve has suggested slowdown in growth
  • Yellen sees economic benefit if Congress passes Biden agenda
Janet YellenPhotographer: Al Drago/Bloomberg
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Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen dismissed recent moves in the bond market that have signaled concern about monetary policy makers squelching economic growth, and expressed confidence in the continuing recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic.