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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.
