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Fed’s Bowman says progress on inflation has slowed or even stalled

Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman participates in a fireside chat ahead of the Institute for International Finance (IIF) Global Outlook Forum

  • Progress on inflation has slowed or even stagnated

  • Economic conditions are strong
  • Strong consumer spending linked to continued job growth

And that… prospect of rate increases!

  • Current monetary policy is restrictive; time will tell if it’s “enough” restrictive

More:

  • Consumers could turn to lower quality goods; but also spending large sums of money on things like traveling to see an eclipse

This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at www.forexlive.com.

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