Fed Chair Jerome Powell says no need to rush rate cuts, cites strong economy
Ongoing economic growth, a solid job market, and inflation that remains above the 2% target means the central bank does not need to rush to lower interest rates and can deliberate carefully, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Thursday.
Jerome Powell: Fed doesn’t need to be ‘in a hurry’ to reduce interest rates
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks to business leaders in the Dallas-Fort Worth area on monetary policy. Powell is delivering a speech followed by a Q-and-A session.
Fed Chair Powell Says There’s No Need to ‘Hurry’ to Cut Rates
A strong economy is giving Federal Reserve officials room to move “carefully” as they lower interest rates, the central bank chair said.
Powell says Fed doesn’t need to hurry to cut interest rates
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Thursday that the economy is in a good place, with inflation on a sustainable path back to the central bank’s 2% target, and that he expects inflation to continue to come down on a “sometimes bumpy” path.
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Powell says no need for Fed to rush rate cuts given strong economy
Ongoing economic growth, a solid job market, and inflation that remains above the 2% target means the U.S. central bank does not need to rush to lower interest rates and can deliberate carefully, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said on Thursday.
Fed’s Powell: Rate cuts are still underway
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Thursday that interest rates are still expected to decline further, but suggested they might not be that much lower over the next few months.
Fed’s Powell Says No Need to Hurry Rate Cuts With Economy Strong
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the recent performance of the US economy has been “remarkably good,” giving central bankers room to lower interest rates at a careful pace.
Powell Says Solid Economy Allows Fed to Consider Rate Cuts ‘Carefully’
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said recent signs of economic health would allow the central bank to take its time in deciding how quickly to continue reducing interest rates. “The economy is not sending any signals that we need to be in a hurry to lower rates,
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