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The US is recovering faster than expected but economic rebound is far from complete, Fed’s Powell says

Jerome Powell waits to testify before the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee on his nomination to become chairman of the U.S. Federal Reserve in Washington, U.S., November 28, 2017.   REUTERS/Joshua Roberts

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Despite lower COVID-19 case counts, encouraging economic data, and an improved rate of vaccination, the US economy has plenty of work to do to fully recover, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said.

The US is nearing the end of the tunnel. Widespread vaccination suggests the country could have a grasp on the coronavirus’ spread by the summer — or sooner. Key indicators including nonfarm payrolls and manufacturing gauges also show sectors nearing or trending above their pre-pandemic levels. Democrats’ $1.9 trillion relief package stands to further accelerate growth coming out of lockdowns.

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