Fed's Miran (Voter, Dove) says he thinks it is appropriate to cut interest rates, speaking on Fox Business

Miran's comments suggest a more dovish stance from the Fed, advocating for interest rate cuts and indicating that current policy may be restraining job market growth.

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Policy:

  • Still favours front loading cuts. 

Labour Market:

  • Fed policy is holding back the job market.
  • Neither the job market nor inflation expectations point to higher inflation.

Energy:

  • Should look through energy shocks.

Fed:

  • Thinks that the Fed should provide less forward guidance. It would allow policy to be more flexible.
  • Good reason to reduce the Fed balance sheet.
  • Hopes that Powell staying on is transitional and nothing more.
Context

His call for less forward guidance could imply a shift towards more adaptable monetary policy, potentially impacting market expectations and influencing the USD negatively if markets interpret this dovishness strongly. Overall, his views may reinforce the notion that the Fed is leaning towards accommodating policies, shaping the outlook for risk assets and fixed income markets.

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