Federal Reserve Chair Powell projects U.S. economic growth above 2% this year, citing resilient consumer spending and data center investment despite energy shocks from the Iran war.
Federal Reserve Chair Powell stated that the U.S. economy continues to expand at a solid pace despite energy shocks from the Iran war, projecting growth above 2% this year driven by consumer spending and data center investment.
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Federal Reserve Chair Powell stated that the U.S. economy continues to expand at a solid pace despite energy shocks from the Iran war, projecting growth above 2% this year driven by consumer spending and data center investment.
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