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Fed's Goolsbee (2027 Voter) says rates can come down, but does not want to front-load before inflation eases. We can overheat the economy, but lets not. Wants Fed to be careful

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  • I am one of the more optimistic folks on the Fed about rate cuts this year.
  • Economy has been solid. 
  • Job market is stable.

What it means

Fed's Goolsbee expresses a cautious yet optimistic view on potential rate cuts, emphasizing the need to avoid premature easing before inflation shows clear signs of diminishing. His comments suggest that while a cut may be feasible later this year, the focus is on preventing economic overheating, which could lead to volatility in markets and impact the USD's performance against other currencies.

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