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Powell Warns Inflation Risks Amid Energy Price Surge

4/2/2026

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  • Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell addressed inflation concerns tied to energy-price rises from the Iran conflict in a Harvard University speech.
  • He noted supply-driven shocks limit monetary policy effectiveness.
  • Powell stressed monitoring inflation expectations, warning disruptions could threaten price stability.
  • He highlighted labor-market challenges for young job seekers, with sluggish hiring despite low unemployment, and urged adaptation to technological advancements for future opportunities.