纽约联储行长Williams认为当前利率水平能稳定劳动力市场和通胀
Xin Lang Cai Jing·2026-01-13 00:55

Core Viewpoint - The current interest rates are positioned favorably to stabilize the labor market and bring inflation back to the central bank's target of 2% [1][2]. Group 1: Monetary Policy - The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) has achieved a better balance of risks after a 75 basis point rate cut last year [1][2]. - Monetary policy is currently in a good position to support labor market stability and return inflation to the FOMC's long-term target [1][2]. Group 2: Economic Forecast - Decision-makers expect only one 25 basis point rate cut by 2026 according to the latest economic forecasts released in December [1][2]. - The unemployment rate is expected to stabilize this year and gradually decline in the coming years, with labor market indicators returning to pre-pandemic levels [1][2]. - Inflation is projected to peak between 2.75% and 3% in the first half of the year, then decline to slightly below 2.5% for the year [1][2]. - Economic growth is anticipated to continue above trend levels [1][2].