A Conversation With Boston Federal Reserve Bank Head Susan Collins

Boston Federal Reserve President Susan Collins on Tuesday expressed support for the recent interest rate cut, but showed some skepticism on the extent of future moves as she sees continued threats from inflation. Speaking in New York, the central bank policymaker noted risks to both higher inflation and a softening labor market that are keeping officials on ...

Fed's Collins: It may be appropriate to cut rates again if data supports easing. Fed's Collins: Supported the recent Fed rate cut given risks to Fed mandates. <=USD>:*COLLINS: MY INFLATION OUTLOOK SIMILAR TO MEDIAN FED PROJECTION *COLLINS: I DON'T EXPECT LABOR MARKET TO SOFTEN MUCH FURTHER *COLLINS: I STILL SEE MODESTLY RESTRICTIVE STANCE AS APPROPRIATE *COLLINS: SEE SOME RISK OF MORE MEANINGFUL UNEMPLOYMENT INCREASE Fed’s Collins: Can’t Rule Out Worse Outlooks For Inflation, Job Market While Inflation Threat Remains Upside Risks To Price Pressures Have Waned Baseline Outlook Is Relatively Benign Expects Hiring To Rebound Once Firms Acclimate To Tariffs $JPM $BAC Boston Fed's Collins cautious on future rate cuts amid inflation, labor risks

Programme Times are in UTC+3 • 12.30 Welcome and Introductory Remarks Governor Olli Rehn, Bank of Finland • 13.00 Invited keynote speech Vice Chair Philip N. Jefferson, Federal Reserve Board • 13.40 Invited keynote speech Chief Economic Advisor Reza Moghadam, Millennium Capital Partners • 14.20 break • 14.50 Policy panel discussion - “Monetary Policy and ...