• Fed's Kugler: If labor cools too much it will be appropriate to cut

Market news

16 July 2024

Fed's Kugler: If labor cools too much it will be appropriate to cut

Federal Reserve (Fed) Board of Governors member Dr. Adriana Kugler noted on Tuesday that while inflationary pressures have certainly eased, the Fed still needs some pieces to the rate cut puzzle before movement on rates can occur.

Key highlights

If incoming data does not provide confidence that inflation is moving toward the 2% target, it may be appropriate to hold rates steady a little longer.

If the labor market cools too much, it will be appropriate to cut interest rates sooner rather than later.

Upside risks to inflation, downside risks to employment have become more balanced.

It will be appropriate to begin easing monetary policy later this year if economic conditions continue to evolve favorably.

Continued labor market rebalancing suggests inflation will continue to move toward 2% target.

The labor market has seen substantial rebalancing.

Supply and demand are gradually coming into better balance.

Inflation remains above the US central bank's target.

Inflation has continued to trend down, despite a few bumps at start of this year.

Market Focus
Material posted here is solely for information purposes and reliance on this may lead to losses. Past performances are not a reliable indicator of future results. Please read our full disclaimer
Open Demo Account & Personal Page
I understand and accept the Privacy Policy and agree to my name and contact details being used by TeleTrade to contact me about this.