Fed's Yellen speech: Fiscal policy uncertainty is currently quite high

Janet Yellen, Chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, is giving her remarks before the Senate Banking Committee with the key quotes, via Reuters, found below:

• Fiscal policy uncertainty is currently quite high
• I expect rise in long-term market rates during run-off
• I agree we could find ways to 'reduce the burden' of Volcker Rule 

Key Notes:

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About Janet Yellen

Janet L. Yellen took office as Chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System on February 3, 2014, for a four-year term ending February 3, 2018. Dr. Yellen also serves as Chairman of the Federal Open Market Committee, the System's principal monetary policymaking body.