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Fed's Musalem (2028 voter, hawk) says tailwinds include accommodative financial conditions are currently larger than the headwinds for the US economy; uncertainty around tariffs and war are headwinds

Musalem's comments highlight a cautious yet hawkish stance from the Fed, indicating that while some financial conditions are accommodative, inflation remains a significant concern.

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  • Inflation is meaningfully above target.
  • Along with tariff and oil shocks, there is underlying inflation the Fed needs to worry about.
  • There are risks to both mandates, but risks have been shifting towards inflation.
  • Current policy is either neutral or sightly accommodative in real terms.
  • Consumers and companies both say they are struggling with higher and rising prices.
  • Meeting 2% target is the best thing the Fed can do for growth and employment.
  • 2% inflation would mean rates can come down some more.
  • Firms are saying that they are not hiring due to uncertainty.
  • There are also plausible scenarios at this point that would lead to both rate cuts and rate hikes
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His acknowledgment of shifting risks towards inflation underscores the potential for policy adjustments, which could affect rate trajectories in upcoming meetings. This nuanced view suggests that while the Fed might look to ease rates if inflation goals are met, the current climate creates uncertainty that complicates hiring and economic stability.

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