Posted 4/10/2024, 10:55:00 PM
Inflation Rebounds, Delaying Expected Fed Rate Cuts and Raising Concerns of Persistence
- Inflation rose higher than expected last month, stalling progress made in bringing it down and raising concerns about persistence
- The rise in inflation could delay or prevent expected interest rate cuts by the Fed later this year
- Kashkari says the Fed should wait to see more progress on bringing inflation down before cutting rates
- While the job market remains strong, the Fed must be careful not to slow the economy too much or risk recession
- To feel confident inflation is declining, Kashkari wants to see continued progress across categories like housing and services