Jerome Powell
Current policy rate is at the high end of neutral or mildly restrictive, borderline between restrictive and not restrictive.
Jerome Powell
A big part of expected disinflation is the runoff of tariff effects that raise prices on a one-time basis.
Jerome Powell
Goods inflation at 2% is not from restrictive policy but from one-time tariff runoff.
Jerome Powell
Important to keep policy mildly restrictive but not too restrictive due to downside risks in labor market.
Jerome Powell
Balancing two goals: labor market downside risks calling for lower rates vs. inflation upside risks calling for higher rates or no cuts.
Jerome Powell
Current borderline restrictive stance is the right place to be given the difficult balancing act.