Fed Official Says Time for a Pause in Rate Cuts Seems Near

Fed Officials Flag Inflation Concerns Ahead of Meeting on Rates
A string of up-and-down inflation readings in the second half of 2024 have Federal Reserve officials feeling less confident about the path of price growth in the coming months. And there is growing support for a pause in interest-rate cuts in the not-too-distant future.
Fed Official Says the Time for a Pause in Rate Cuts Seems Near
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Fed's Bowman, worried by inflation, calls for caution on rate cuts
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Fed's Bowman Urges Caution When Lowering Rates
Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman says she prefers to lower interest rates cautiously. She speaks during a moderated conversation at the Missouri Bankers Association Executive Management Conference.
Bowman Says Fed Should Proceed ‘Cautiously’ With Rate Cuts
Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman reiterated that she prefers to lower interest rates cautiously, emphasizing underlying inflation remains “uncomfortably” above the central bank’s 2% goal.
Fed Officials Express Concern On Inflation, Assert Need To Exercise Caution On Rate Reductions
Federal Reserve officials Michelle Bowman and Beth Hammack expressed concerns over inflation and said there is a need to exercise caution with lowering rates in the coming times. Fed Governor Michelle Bowman reportedly said that she continues to see greater risks to the price stability side of the central bank’s mandate,
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Fed's Powell says Trump's plans for tariffs, immigration won't impact interest rate move
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Jobs report shows hiring surge as Fed weighs interest rate cut
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