Fed's Collins Favors More Patience and Fewer Rate Cuts

Fed's Collins says now is time for patient, gradual approach to rate cuts
Federal Reserve Bank of Boston President Susan Collins said Thursday that significant uncertainty over the outlook calls for the central bank moving forward cautiously with future rate cuts. “With an economy that is in a good place overall and policy already closer to a more neutral stance,
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At least four Federal Reserve officials are speaking Thursday, including Federal Reserve Bank of Boston President Susan Collins, Philadelphia Fed President Patrick Harker, Richmond Fed President Thomas Barkin,
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The risk that inflation could be linger for longer than anticipated calls for a cautious approach to future interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve, Boston Fed President Susan Collins said Thursday.
Fed’s Collins Says Uncertainties Point to Slower Cuts in 2025
Federal Reserve Bank of Boston President Susan Collins said a slower approach to adjusting interest rates is merited now as officials confront “considerable uncertainty” over the US economic outlook.
The Fed Is Back in Wait-and-See Mode With Rate Cuts
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Fed’s Collins says her concerns about labor-market fragility have decreased
The U.S. labor market remains healthy and the Federal Reserve can take a gradual and patient approach to future rate cuts, ...
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Strong job report bolsters odds of a Fed pause this month
The Labor Department estimates the economy added 256,000 jobs in December, indicating a resilient economy and labor market.
Fed Officials Signal Interest Rates Likely on Hold for a While
Several Federal Reserve officials confirmed Thursday the US central bank will likely hold interest rates at current levels ...
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National Taxpayer Advocate calls on Congress to boost IRS modernization funds
Ahead of GOP takeover and calls for cuts to the tax agency, Erin M. Collins asks lawmakers to reallocate enforcement funds to ...
Hot jobs report cements a Fed rate hold this month — and possibly the foreseeable future
A hot jobs report makes it even more likely the Federal Reserve won’t cut rates at its next meeting in January — or for the foreseeable future.
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Fed officials weigh economic uncertainties, inflation risks for 2025
US Federal Reserve (Fed) officials underscored significant economic uncertainties and persistent inflation risks, pointing to ...
Will the Fed’s Rate Pause Boost Treasury Yields and Pressure Gold Markets?
Fed signals no imminent rate cuts, citing persistent inflation above 2%. Markets brace for steady rates, impacting gold, ...
Speech Transcript: Collins
Susan M. Collins, Boston Fed President, is speaking at an event hosted by NAIOP Massachusetts, the Commercial Real Estate ...