Fed’s Musalem signals readiness for October rate cut amid inflation risk
:contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} President :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1} suggested he’s inclined to support a rate cut at the upcoming October 28-29 policy meeting if inflation remains contained and labour-market weakness deepens. He cautioned that tariffs and labour-demographic shifts may sustain inflation through mid-2026, narrowing the room for aggressive easing. His remarks underscore the balancing act facing the Fed: supporting a weakening jobs backdrop while keeping inflation expectations anchored.
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Fed’s Musalem signals readiness for October rate cut amid inflation risk
:contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} President :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1} suggested he’s inclined to support a rate cut at the upcoming October 28-29 policy meeting if inflation remains contained and labour-market weakness deepens. He cautioned that tariffs and labour-demographic shifts may sustain inflation through mid-2026, narrowing the room for aggressive easing. His remarks underscore the balancing act facing the Fed: supporting a weakening jobs backdrop while keeping inflation expectations anchored.
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Fed’s Musalem signals readiness for October rate cut amid inflation risk
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Fed’s Musalem leans toward an October rate cut, but warns of inflation and labour risks constraining easing.
:contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} President :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1} suggested he’s inclined to support a rate cut at the upcoming October 28-29 policy meeting if inflation remains contained and labour-market weakness deepens. He cautioned that tariffs and labour-demographic shifts may sustain inflation through mid-2026, narrowing the room for aggressive easing. His remarks underscore the balancing act facing the Fed: supporting a weakening jobs backdrop while keeping inflation expectations anchored.
:contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} President :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1} suggested he’s inclined to support a rate cut at the upcoming October 28-29 policy meeting if inflation remains contained and labour-market weakness deepens. He cautioned that tariffs and labour-demographic shifts may sustain inflation through mid-2026, narrowing the room for aggressive easing. His remarks underscore the balancing act facing the Fed: supporting a weakening jobs backdrop while keeping inflation expectations anchored.