Yellen: ‘We Expect that the Economy Will Continue to Expand Over the Next Few Years’

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YELLEN: "As we expected, and smoothing through some variation from quarter to quarter, economic activity has been rising moderately so far this year. Household spending has been supported by ongoing strength in the job market. Business investment has picked up and exports have shown greater strength this year, in part reflecting improved economic conditions abroad. Overall, we expect that the economy will continue to expand at a moderate pace over the next few years. In the third quarter, however, economic growth will be held down by the severe disruptions caused by hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria."