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Jefferson: Economic Outlook and Monetary Policy
Thank you, President Schmid, for the kind introduction and for the invitation to speak here today.1 It is an honor to be in Kansas City and in the beautiful 10th District. I welcome the opportunity to attend events like this one because I believe it is essential for Federal Reserve policymakers to share their views with the public and, just as important, to hear directly from business leaders, workers, and families about how they are experiencing the economy. In many ways, the Kansas City region is a perfect place to make those connections. Sitting at the confluence of the Kansas and Missouri rivers, this area has ... (full story)
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Fed's Jefferson: It's unclear how much official data will come before the meeting
— FinancialJuice (@financialjuice) November 17, 2025
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Fed's Jefferson: Current Fed policy rate still somewhat restrictive.
— FinancialJuice (@financialjuice) November 17, 2025
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Fed's Jefferson: The balance of risks has shifted in recent months, with increased potential downside to employment
— FinancialJuice (@financialjuice) November 17, 2025
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Fed Vice Chair Philip Jefferson did little to build the case for either a December rate cut or an extended pause: “The evolving balance of risks underscores the need to proceed slowly as we approach the neutral rate.”
— Nick Timiraos (@NickTimiraos) November 17, 2025
Recent cuts were appropriate because the balance of risks… https://t.co/Qno9KYi5e6