Yellen Sees Path to Curbing Inflation Even With Solid Jobs

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Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen reiterated that she sees a “path” for inflation to come down while retaining a strong US job market.

“What’s important is to try to bring inflation down,” and that remains a priority, Yellen said in an interview on CNBC Wednesday. The administration continues to support the Federal Reserve’s efforts in that regard, she said.