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    Lowering Interest Rates: A Cautionary Approach

    February 5, 20242 Mins Read
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    Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari has expressed his belief that there is no rush to quickly lower interest rates, as the current level is not high enough to significantly impact economic growth. In an essay published on his bank’s website, Kashkari argues that the current stance of monetary policy may not be as tight as previously assumed. This, he suggests, grants the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) the opportunity to carefully assess upcoming economic data before deciding to lower the federal funds rate. By adopting this approach, there is less risk of implementing a policy that is too restrictive and could potentially undermine the ongoing economic recovery.

    Currently, the Fed’s benchmark rate falls within a range of 5.25%-5.5%. This moderate stance aligns with the unexpected growth of the U.S. economy, which recorded a 3.3% growth rate in the fourth quarter and a 4.9% growth rate in the third quarter. These figures surprised economists who had predicted that Fed rate hikes would trigger a recession. In fact, the Atlanta Fed’s GDPNow forecast projects a 4.2% expansion rate for the first quarter, further bolstering optimism for economic growth.

    Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell echoed Kashkari’s sentiment during an interview with CBS News’ “60 Minutes” program, emphasizing the need for caution in implementing the first rate cut. Powell’s remarks suggest that a cut in March is unlikely.

    In response to these developments, stock markets initially opened lower on Monday, while the Treasury note experienced a 10 basis point increase to reach 4.125%. Investors continue to react to January’s surprising surge of 353,000 nonfarm payrolls.

    Despite these market fluctuations, Kashkari’s approach is clear – a careful assessment of economic data preceding any rate adjustments would be prudent. With the current interest rate level not being excessively high, implementing a well-considered approach is essential to support sustainable economic growth.

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