Powell Signals Optimism on Economy, but Cites Trade Uncertainties

Wall Street Journal, Nov. 14, 2019–Nick Timiraos (subscription)
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said the central bank was optimistic its interest-rate cuts this year would buoy the U.S. economy against lingering headwinds, including trade uncertainty and a slowdown in global growth.
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