[mostly_harmless]

Yes, but not directly. If you listen to the last FOMC meeting, Powell mentions there will likely be significant weakening of the labor market and a rise of unemployment. As well as his famous "there will be pain" remarks.

I don't think he directly said "he won't stop until" though.

[Aunche]

Unlike smooth talking politicians, the Federal Reserve actually tries to be honest about the effects of their policies. This is something that should be applauded, not exploited as a means to get political capital.

[aschearer]

I'm not sure why you think this is true. For month's Powell has been shifting the narrative. First it was under control, then it was a soft landing, now it's going to be a rough landing. What'll it be tomorrow?

I don't think they're being dishonest. I think they're constrained in how forthright they can be, lest they trigger a market reaction.

[importantbrian]

Yeah, I mean maintaining full employment is one of the fed's mandates. It would be an insane thing for a fed chair to just come out and say. I assume he want's to keep his job, and pissing off the Senate isn't the way to go about that.