Fed's Barkin (2027 voter) says tax changes, deregulation, and impact of rate cuts should all add stimulus to the economy this year; Current policy rate is within range of neutral
SourceNewswires
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- Expect last year's uncertainty to diminish in 2026, building confidence among consumers and businesses.
- Last year showed the economy's resilience, but demand and job growth are narrowly focused on certain industries, and sentiment has dipped.
- Inflation has come down but remains above target, unemployment remains low but do not want the job market to deteriorate much further.
- Both sides of the Fed's dual mandate "bear watching".
- Upcoming rate decisions will need to be "finely tuned" given risks to both unemployment and inflation goals.
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