Fed's Musalem: US monetary policy 'well positioned' and should hold 'for some time'

  • Comments from the St Louis Fed President
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  • War shocks have increased risks to economy and inflation
  • He can see scenarios of both hiking and cutting rates
  • Mon pol currently at the low end of neutral (I think he means top of neutral range)
  • Supply shocks carry greater inflation risks in current environment
  • Tariffs are still inflation driver but should wane
  • Says he's cautious about looking through energy shock
  • Baseline case is good growth, moderating inflation and stable employment
  • Sees unfavorable risks for employment and inflation
  • Doesn't see stress from private credit

These comments are very much in-line with the consensus right now. The market is trying to figure out what will happen with the war but futures are pricing in a roughly 30% chance of a rate cut.

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