Lowering Interest Rates Next Fall Not a Certainty According to Goolsbee

Sunday, 18 August 2024, 18:39

Lowering interest rates next fall is not a certainty, according to Austan Goolsbee, CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. In recent comments, he indicated that the decision will depend on forthcoming economic data and committee discussions. This statement follows hints from Chair Jerome Powell about potential reductions if inflation continues to cool down.
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Lowering Interest Rates Next Fall Not a Certainty According to Goolsbee

Lowering Interest Rates: Goolsbee's Perspective

Austan Goolsbee, the president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, stated that lowering interest rates in the fall is not a certainty. He emphasized, "I don't think it's a certainty, and I don't like, as you know, tying our hands ahead of time when we got a lot of data to come in" during an appearance on CBS's Face the Nation.

Recent Insights on Interest Rates

In his remarks, Goolsbee noted that the decision on interest rates is a committee decision influenced by various economic factors. He mentioned that Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell hinted last month that rates could be cut "as soon as" September if inflation and the job market show signs of cooling down.

  • Annual inflation has dropped below 3 percent for the first time since March 2021.
  • The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) previously hiked rates to a range of 5.25 percent to 5.5 percent last July.
  • The committee has maintained this range in subsequent meetings.

Goolsbee further explained the importance of understanding what economic conditions would justify cutting or holding rates steady. He expressed that “economic conditions today are very different” from when the current rates were established.


This article was prepared using information from open sources in accordance with the principles of Ethical Policy. The editorial team is not responsible for absolute accuracy, as it relies on data from the sources referenced.


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