FEDERALhearing transcript

Joint Economic Committee Hearing on the Economic Outlook (Nov 2019)

Original title: THE ECONOMIC OUTLOOK

January 1, 2020

economy federal reserve unemployment gdp trade policy inflation manufacturing

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing provides a formal record of the Federal Reserve's assessment of the national economy in late 2019, which influenced decisions affecting interest rates, inflation targets, and employment goals for all Americans.

Who is mentioned in the record

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U.S. Workforce

Economic conditions discussed, such as unemployment rates and wage growth, directly impact the financial stability of the American workforce.

Federal Reserve

The Federal Reserve is responsible for adjusting monetary policy based on the economic outlooks discussed in such hearings.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2020.

What's next

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Summary

This document is a transcript from a November 2019 Joint Economic Committee hearing featuring Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. Members of Congress and the Chairman discussed the state of the U.S. economy, including trends in unemployment, , manufacturing, and the impact of trade policies.

Key Facts

The hearing took place on November 13, 2019, before the Joint Economic Committee.
The national unemployment rate was reported at 3.6 percent at the time of the hearing.
The U.S. economy had experienced 109 consecutive months of job growth as of November 2019.
GDP growth fell below 2 percent in the third quarter of 2019.
Manufacturing was identified as being in a recession during this period.
Business investments had declined for two consecutive quarters prior to the hearing.
Productivity fell in the quarter preceding the hearing for the first time since 2015.
The Federal Reserve conducted a 'Fed Listens' tour to gather public input on economic conditions.
The hearing included formal responses from Chairman Powell to written questions submitted by various Senators and Representatives.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?

The hearing was held to receive testimony from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell regarding the current state of the U.S. economy and potential future challenges.

What were the primary economic concerns raised during the hearing?

Members discussed slowing , a recession in the manufacturing sector, declining business investment, and the potential economic impact of trade policies.

Why It Matters

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Discoveries

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Economic Divergence

The hearing highlights a disconnect between low unemployment rates and slowing indicators in manufacturing and business investment in late 2019.

Federal Reserve System

Connected Entities

personCarolyn B. Maloney“Vice Chair of the Joint Economic Committee and U.S. Representative from New York”Map →

personJerome H. Powell“Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System”Map →

organizationJoint Economic Committee“Congressional committee conducting the hearing”Map →

personMike Lee“Chairman of the Joint Economic Committee and U.S. Senator from Utah”Map →

organizationFederal Reserve System“Central banking system of the United States”Map →

Sources

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www.govinfo.gov

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Controversy40
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Entertainment10
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