Fed's Bowman: Inflation risks are elevated and progress has stalled
|Federal Reserve (Fed) Board of Governors member Michelle Bowman added her voice to a chorus of Fed speakers this week as policymakers work double-duty to try and smooth over market reactions to a much tighter pace of rate cuts in 2025 than many market participants had previously anticipated.
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The current stance of policy may not be as restrictive as others may see it.
We should refrain from prejudging incoming administration's future policies.
I prefer a cautious and gradual approach to adjusting policy.
Inflation is elevated and I see upside risks; progress has stalled.
Inflation concerns may partly explain the rise in the 10-year Treasury yield.
Pent-up demand following election could pose inflationary risks.
I see greater risks to price stability, though deterioration in labor market conditions possible.
The coming months should bring clarity on incoming administration's policies, inflationary pressures.
Bank regulators should adopt a more pragmatic approach to policymaking.
The December interest rate cut should be the last.
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