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Chicago Fed president flags record gap between data and sentiment

Original: ‘Record divergence’ between economic data and Americans’ views, Chicago Fed president says

Austan Goolsbee, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, said there is a 'record divergence' between economic data and how Americans view the economy. His comment highlights the puzzle facing policymakers: indicators like jobs and growth look solid, while consumer sentiment remains deeply negative. The remarks add to debate over whether perceptions or the data are out of step.

Why now: The mismatch between strong official economic indicators and gloomy public sentiment is a live issue for Fed policy and the political debate.

Federal Reserve Bank of ChicagoAustan GoolsbeeUnited States

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