Core Viewpoint - Stephen Miran, a member of the Federal Reserve Board, advocates for aggressive interest rate cuts, arguing that the current monetary policy is "very restrictive" [1][2]. Interest Rate Perspective - Miran believes the appropriate federal funds rate should be in the "mid-2 percent area," which is nearly two percentage points lower than the current rate, warning that inaction could jeopardize the Fed's employment mandate [2][6]. - He asserts that the real neutral rate of interest is "near zero," indicating that current policies are tighter than they appear due to various nonmonetary factors [3][5]. Economic Landscape Changes - Miran highlights recent policy changes, particularly in U.S. border policy, which he claims have reduced population growth and exerted downward pressure on rent inflation and the neutral rate [4]. - He also points to new tax and trade policies, including increased tariff revenue, which he estimates are enhancing national savings and consequently lowering the neutral rate [5]. Employment and Inflation Debate - Miran frames the discussion as a choice between maintaining the Fed's credibility in fighting inflation and protecting American jobs, warning that keeping interest rates too tight could lead to unnecessary layoffs and higher unemployment [6].

This story was originally published on CFO Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily CFO Dive newsletter. Dive Brief: Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran on Monday dismissed the risk of tariff-induced inflation and called for two, half-percentage-point cuts to the main interest rate next quarter to avert higher unemployment. Tariff revenues, tax policy and a crackdown on immigration have likely reduced the so-called neutral rate of interest — or the level that neither spur ...

By Howard Schneider and Michael S. Derby WASHINGTON (Reuters) -New Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran said on Monday that the Fed is misreading how tight it has set monetary policy and will put the job market at risk without aggressive rate cuts, a view countered in remarks by three of his colleagues who feel the central bank needs to remain cautious about inflation. Miran, a week into his new job on leave from the Trump administration, told the Economic Club of New York he feels the central bank has ...