Economics

Fed’s Brainard Says Inflation Is Too High and Curbing It Is a Top Task

  • Vice chair nominee comments in remarks prepared for hearing
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Brainard: Tackling Inflation Is Most Important Task
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Federal Reserve Governor Lael Brainard said tackling inflation and getting it back down to 2% while sustaining an inclusive recovery is the U.S. central bank’s most pressing task.