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Fed's Paulson signals another rate cut could take a while
Paulson expects inflation to ease, labor market to stabilize, and growth near 2% with only modest rate adjustments likely later in 2026, after last year’s easing campaign.
- On Saturday, Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia President Anna Paulson said further rate cuts could be delayed while Fed officials assess the economy after last year's easing in remarks for the 2026 Allied Social Science Associations Annual Meeting, Philadelphia.
- Last year, the FOMC trimmed its interest rate target amid pressure from President Donald Trump and officials wary of easing with inflation above 2%.
- Paulson said she sees inflation moderating, the labor market stabilizing and growth coming in around 2 percent this year, adding the funds rate remains slightly restrictive but effective and may need modest adjustments later.
- Powell offered little timing guidance, though Fed forecasts show some further easing for this year, and Paulson will have a vote on the Federal Open Market Committee in 2026.
- Looking to growth and employment data, Paulson said tariff-related price adjustments could leave inflation close to 2% on a run-rate basis and urged caution on slowing hiring and employment trends.
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Fed's Paulson signals another rate cut could take a while
Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia President Anna Paulson said on Saturday that further central bank rate cuts could be some way off while officials take stock of the economy’s performance after an active campaign of easing last year.
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