Fed’s Bowman: Rate decisions will look at jobs, economic activity

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7 March 2025

Fed’s Bowman: Rate decisions will look at jobs, economic activity

Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman, regarded as one of the bank’s most hawkish policymakers, indicated that she might place greater emphasis on labour market indicators when considering future policy decisions.

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Labor market, economic activity will become a larger factor in US central bank policy discussions going forward.

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