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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Abe Asher

Jerome Powell sparks debate by revealing his salary at Economic Club of Washington

REUTERS Jonathan Ernst

Jerome Powell, chair of the Federal Reserve, was speaking at the Economic Club of Washington on Tuesday when he was asked a presumably straightforward question: what’s his salary?

Mr Powell’s response, that the Federal Reserve chair makes “around $190,000,” sparked debate — including from observers who quickly pointed out that Mr Powell did not appear to come up with the correct number.

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