Fed Officials Signal Patience on Next Rate Move — SkimNews
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- Fed Vice Chair Jefferson said the central bank may take time before making its next interest rate move, warning that inflation remains high but the Fed needs more time to assess rates.
- Another top Fed leader suggested the next rate increase can wait, signaling the central bank will keep rates on hold.
Why it matters: With multiple senior Fed officials publicly calling for patience in quick succession, the consensus inside the Federal Reserve is tilting toward holding rates steady rather than hiking again — even though Jefferson acknowledged inflation is still elevated.
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