Good afternoon, everyone. It’s a pleasure to join you today. I’ll start by thanking you for your commitment to the economic development of communities across the New York region. My remarks today will focus on the economic outlook in the United States and how the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy actions are helping restore price stability. I’ll also share some observations about economic developments closer to home in the New York metropolitan area. Before I go further, I need to give the standard Fed disclaimer that the views I express today are mine alone and do not necessarily reflect those of the Federal Open ... (full story)