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May 15, 2025
Opening remarks
Chair Jerome H. Powell
At the Second Thomas Laubach Research Conference, hosted by the Federal Reserve Board, Washington, D.C.
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Opening remarks by Chair Powell at the Second Thomas Laubach Research Conference, May 15, 2025
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May 15, 2025Transcript (PDF)
Good morning. I am pleased to welcome you all today. The research of Thomas Laubach and its support for the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) have helped us better understand monetary policy, and it is fitting that this work continues today in his name. Thanks to the authors of the papers, the speakers, and the participants in our panel. Thanks also to Trevor and his team for organizing this conference; a lot of effort was invested to bring us together.