Posted 11/9/2023, 9:36:00 PM
Fed Chair Powell's Speech Interrupted Again by Climate Protesters
- Fed Chair Powell rushed off stage after climate protesters interrupt speech in Washington.
- Protesters from Climate Defiance group briefly interrupt Powell's speech on monetary policy.
- This is the second time in a month group has interrupted Powell. They also did so in New York last month.
- Powell was escorted off stage but later returned to finish his speech on inflation and monetary policy.
- Powell suggests more work ahead for Fed in fight against inflation even though it has cooled recently.
- Says Fed will not hesitate to tighten policy further if appropriate.