Fed's Bowman: I don't see rate cuts as warranted this year
Source Fxstreet
May 10, 2024 16:08
Federal Reserve (Fed) Board of Governors member Michelle W. Bowman noted that she is skeptical about the chances of a rate cut in 2024 while speaking at the Texas Bankers Association Annual Convention in Arlington, Texas.
Key highlights
I don't see rate cuts as warranted this year.
If we saw unexpected shocks, that would be a case for a rate cut.
I want to see a number of months of better inflation data.
It's probably a number of meetings before I'm ready to cut.
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