Progress crucial on inflation before new rate cuts

Fed Governor Bowman says more progress on inflation is needed before further rate cuts
The Fed official called for more progress on inflation before the central bank engages in further interest rate cuts.
Fed Governor Michelle Bowman: Progress crucial on inflation before new rate cuts
A U.S. Federal Reserve governor says she wants to see more data on inflation before advocating additional interest rate cuts.
January CPI Inflation Accelerates, Potentially Delaying Any Rate Cuts
Consumer Price Index inflation rose 0.5% month-on-month, likely incrementally delaying any Federal Reserve plans for interest rate cuts.
Fed's Logan calls for caution on rate cuts, even if inflation cools
Dallas Federal Reserve Bank President Lorie Logan on Friday reiterated her view that even if inflation nears the Fed's 2% goal in coming months, the U.S. central bank should not necessarily reduce short-term borrowing costs in response.
Powell Says Fed Doesn’t Need to Rush on Rate Cuts
Because the economy is doing well, the Fed can take its time to decide when and whether to lower interest rates.
Hot Inflation In January 2025 Reduces Odds Of Fed Interest Rate Cuts
January inflation ran hot, and the odds of Fed interest rate cuts fell as Consumer Price Index total CPI inflation accelerated to 3.0%, the highest rate since June 2024.
Fed's Bowman: Greater confidence in falling inflation needed before more cuts
Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman said on Monday she wanted increased conviction that inflation will decline further this year before lowering interest rates again, particularly given uncertainty around the impact of the Trump administration's new trade and other policies.
Fed's Bowman Reiterates Caution on Further Cuts
Speaking at a community-bank conference in Phoenix, Bowman said that she thinks price increases will continue to slow, but that progress toward the Fed's 2% target might be "bumpy and uneven." She added that she still believes inflation risks outweigh the risk of a weakening labor market.
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