Today, we’re going to take a dive into what the latest reports are saying concerning the Fed and their most up to date policy on interest rates.
At the end of January, U.S. Bank reported on The Fed chair Jerome Powell stating: “We do not need to be in a hurry to adjust our policy stance.” Adding that: “We see things as (being) in a really good place for (Fed) policy and for the economy.”
The Fed seemed to be happy with the way the markets were panning out, but there was certainly room for improvement.
The Federal Reserve’s Policy On Interest Rates and Inflation
As astutely pointed out by the Wall Street Journal: “Fed rate cuts can come either after good news of falling inflation or after bad news, to cushion a weakening economy.” Upon further research, the Fed is taking into account the “slowing price increases” that should lead to continued slow but sure rate cuts.
In the meantime Jerome Powell is waiting on the latest with tariffs to say too much more. Additionally, the Fed will be holding an important meeting on March 19th and will decide weather or not they will truly cut the rates, and if so, by how much.
The Fed is doing a great job at remaining vague to keep from giving too much away, so stay tuned for more, this is a developing story…
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