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The Fed's Tealbook ponders alternate economic scenarios

Jan 30, 2025
At his press conference on Wednesday, Fed chair Jay Powell mentioned the Tealbook, a report that looks at the current state of the economy and various economic forecasts. Those alternate scenarios can help the Fed be better prepared if the economy plays out in an unexpected way.
The Federal Reserve building in Washington, D.C. The Fed Tealbook helps officials plan for different economic outcomes.
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