The Fed chair signalled no imminent change to ultra-low interest rates
The increase has heightened concerns that the Fed might introduce rate hikes earlier than expected
The number of available jobs at the end of May rose to 9.21 million
Powell's comments come as financial markets struggle to interpret the Fed’s recent moves
The number of weekly applications for jobless aid has fallen by more than half since January
Unemployment aid applications in the U.S. fell to 547,000 last week
In meeting minutes, the Federal Reserve gave no sign of ending bond purchases
There are risks and benefits to digital currencies, the Fed chair said
The Fed chair’s comments are in contrast to the increasing optimism about an economic rebound
The measure aims to encourage consumers and businesses to borrow and spend