Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell stated that asset prices are elevated by many metrics during a recent address. He emphasized the importance of assessing asset prices, leverage, and funding risk from a financial stability perspective. Powell acknowledged the resilience in the market despite the elevated asset prices, suggesting that while concerns about a potential stock market bubble exist, the overall market remains robust. His comments come amid ongoing discussions about the state of the economy and the implications for monetary policy.
Reporter: Regarding the stock market, how ... do you feel about a stock market bubble forming? Powell: Asset prices are elevated by many metrics right now... but there is a lot of resilience out there right now.
*POWELL: ASSET PRICES ARE ELEVATED BY MANY METRICS RIGHT NOW $SPY $QQQ
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