Core Viewpoint - Federal Reserve officials expressed concerns regarding the possibility of interest rate cuts this week and in December, indicating that such decisions are not guaranteed [1] Group 1: Federal Reserve Officials' Concerns - Four Federal Reserve officials voiced their worries about the recent interest rate cut and the potential for another cut in December [1] - Kansas City Fed President Esther George voted against the 25 basis point cut, citing concerns over persistent inflation [1] - Cleveland Fed President Loretta Mester and Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan, both without voting rights this year, suggested they would oppose a rate cut if they had the opportunity [1] Group 2: Inflation and Monetary Policy - Mester emphasized the need to maintain a restrictive policy stance to bring inflation back to target levels [1] - Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic, while supporting the 25 basis point cut, highlighted the importance of ensuring that the policy stance remains tight amid stubborn inflation across various sectors [1] - Bostic noted that each rate cut makes the justification for further easing less clear, as rates approach a neutral level that may not effectively curb price increases [1]