Boston Fed president Collins signals her support for rate cuts.
Boston Federal Reserve president Susan Collins suggested on Thursday that it would soon be appropriate for the Fed to initiate a cycle of interest rate cuts, indicating her likely support for a rate reduction at the central bank’s upcoming policy meeting.
Source: Sharecast
In an interview with Fox Business, Collins highlighted the significant progress in reducing inflation, which she believed was now on a sustainable downward trajectory.
Coupled with a generally strong labour market, Collins asserted that it was an opportune time to begin easing monetary policy.
She also emphasised the importance of a gradual and methodical approach to ensure the continued health of the labour market as the policy stance shifts.
“I think a gradual, methodical pace once we are in a different policy stance is likely to be appropriate,” Collins said.
Reporting by Josh White for Sharecast.com.
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