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Fed Govenor Miran says today's NFP report does not mean the Fed can't lower rates - Fox Business interview

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  • Think if you increase supply then you get a decline in inflation.
  • If you blame supply chain failures for higher inflation, stands to reason pushing supply out lowers inflation.
  • Deregulation opens up an output gap.
  • I'd be very Happy to stay, but not up to me.
  • What happens later this year will depend on choices the President and the Senate make.

What it means

Fed Governor Miran's comments suggest that the NFP report may not be the pivotal factor for future rate cuts, signaling a more flexible approach to monetary policy. His emphasis on supply dynamics points to potential paths for easing inflation, indicating that the Fed may prioritize broader economic factors beyond just employment numbers. This nuance could influence market expectations regarding the trajectory of interest rates and the dollar's strength in the near term.

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