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Musalem: Economic Conditions, Risks and Monetary Policy
Good morning. I would like to thank the Peterson Institute for International Economics for the kind invitation to speak with you today. I am especially looking forward to an engaging discussion with Esther George. I have long admired her exemplary service to the nation as president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City. She set a high bar for every Fed official. Before taking Esther’s questions, I would like to begin by offering a few observations about economic conditions and monetary policy. These are my personal views and not necessarily those of other FOMC participants. Economic Outlook and Balance ... (full story)
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Fed’s Musalem: Expects Inflation To Ebb Back To 2% By Second Half Of 2026
— LiveSquawk (@LiveSquawk) September 3, 2025
- Tariffs Will Work Through Economy Over Two To Three Quarters
- Expects Tariff Inflation Impact To Fade Eventually
- Expects Job Market Cooling With Downside Risks To Labor Sector
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Fed’s Musalem: US Central Bank's Current Restrictive Monetary Policy In Right Place Given Data
— LiveSquawk (@LiveSquawk) September 3, 2025
- Fed Needs To Balance Inflation, Job Goals Going Forward
- There’s A Risk Tariffs Could Cause Persistent Inflation Rise
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Fed’s Musalem: Sees Job Market Holding Near Full Employment
— LiveSquawk (@LiveSquawk) September 3, 2025
- Sees Modest GDP Growth This Year Before Returning To Trend In 2026
- Uncertainty Lifting For Economy, Fiscal Policy May Add Stimulus
- Job Market Break-Even Level Between 30,000 And 80,000 Jobs Per Month