Yellen Sees Low Inflation as More Likely Long-Term Challenge

  • Once the current bout ends, price increases are likely to remain low
  • Says Covid-19 created ‘unusual’ and ‘extreme’ imbalances

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said persistently weak inflation is likely to return as a long-term challenge for the economy and policymakers once pandemic-era distortions behind the recent surge subside and prices cool.

“We’re just coming through an unusual and difficult period, but I do not think we’re in any way back to the ’80s and ’70s,” she said in an interview, referring to an era of rising prices and wages.  

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