The observations came in the Fed's semiannual Financial Stability Report
The central bank would be open to raising rates by a half-point at multiple Fed meetings, Powell said
Commodities price shock clouds the economic outlook
Fed-issued crypto could raise risks to funds in stressed markets
Energy price shock isn't likely to be a catalyst for recession
The opposition to her nomination has come mainly from the energy industry
Many economists worry that with the price of gas spiking, the additional burden of higher interest rates could choke off growth
If price pressures don't ease, central banks may be forced to get more aggressive, threatening growth
Costs and benefits of central bank digital currency depend on design choices, Moody's says
The central bank also said it would phase out its monthly bond purchases in March