Fed's Collins notes openness to cutting rates again, depending on data

Group 1 - The Federal Reserve Bank of Boston President Susan Collins is open to further interest rate cuts, anticipating a decline in price pressures next year [1][2] - Collins supported the recent interest rate cut to a range of 4% to 4.25%, aimed at balancing risks to job and employment goals while addressing inflation above the Fed's target [2][3] - Recent discussions among Fed officials indicate that while inflation risks remain due to tariffs, price increases have been less than expected, leading to considerations of additional rate cuts by the end of the year and into 2026 [3] Group 2 - Collins described her economic outlook as "relatively benign," expecting hiring to improve as companies adapt to the new tariff environment, despite inflation remaining elevated [4] - The environment is characterized as "highly uncertain," with potential for both persistent inflation and negative job market developments, although concerns about upside inflation risks have diminished [4]