Reported about 9 hours ago
Jeff Schmid, president of the Kansas City Federal Reserve, expressed his preference to maintain interest rates at their current levels due to concerns over persistently high inflation, which he believes could undermine the Fed’s commitment to its 2% inflation target. While the Fed recently lowered rates, Schmid emphasized that this reduction may not effectively address labor market stresses and reaffirmed the need for proactive policies to manage inflation. Other Fed members, including Lorie Logan, echoed similar concerns over maintaining steady rates amidst uncertain economic conditions.
Source: YAHOO