Fed's Barkin: Uncertainty argues for caution in last stages of inflation fight

  • Uncertainty argues for caution in the last stages of inflation fight
  • Policy should remain modestly restrictive until there is more confidence inflation will return to target.
  • Expects upcoming PCE will show a further decline, the Fed has made a light of progress.
  • The economy is in a good place.
  • Will take a wait and see approach about our upcoming policy changes impact the economy.

The US PCE data will be released on Friday at 8:30 AM. Expectations are for:

  • PCE MoM to rise by 0.3%
  • PCE YoY to fall to 2.5% from 2.6% last month
  • Core PCE MoM to rise by 0.3%
  • Core PCE YoY to fall to 2.6% from 2.8% last month

This article was written by Greg Michalowski at www.forexlive.com.

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