Fed's Paulson: Still more concerned by the labor market than inflation | Metals Mine
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    Thank you, John. And thank you, Mike. I’m looking forward to taking your questions in a few minutes. It is great to be in Wilmington, and I want to thank the Delaware Chamber for inviting me to speak today. This is my first time in Delaware since joining the Philly Fed back in July. I have heard a lot about how the Philly Fed has benefited from productive relationships with many of you over the years. I look forward to many years of continued partnership. Before we jump into the Q&A, I’d like to take a few minutes to describe how I see the economy and what this means for monetary policy. With the end of the year ... (full story)

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Trader#47F9
Dec 12, 2025 7:08am
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Gold and the debt market is obviously more concerned about inflation. So, the biggest brains are concerned about inflation and the Fed is concerned about the labor market.

What the Fed clearly does not understand is that inflation is the core problem for why the economy is rotting.
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