“Today’s report brings new and encouraging evidence that inflation is falling while our economy remains strong,” Mr. Biden said in the statement.
“Our progress creating jobs while lowering costs for families is no accident, and I will continue to fight for lower costs for families every day.”While the latest data showed that Mr. Biden may be able to get that gentle slowdown, the economy still faces headwinds.
The Fed, which has raised interest rates above 5 percent to try and cool the economy, is expected to lift them again later this month.
“It’s my hope that, and belief, that there is a path to bring inflation down in the context of a healthy labor market and the data that I’ve seen suggests we’re on that path,” Ms. Yellen said.
Republicans argued on Wednesday that inflation remained too high and that real wages were lower than when Mr. Biden took office.
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