- Boston Fed President Susan Collins stated that current monetary policy is well positioned to manage risks while inflation returns to the two percent target
- She emphasized that interest rates will likely need to stay at their current restrictive levels for some time to ensure price stability
- Collins noted that recent economic data shows a healthy labor market but cautioned that progress on inflation may be uneven
- Market analysts interpret her comments as a signal that the Federal Reserve is in no rush to begin cutting interest rates in the immediate future
Boston Fed President Susan Collins signals interest rates will remain restrictive for some time
May 13, 2026, 3:31:01 PM UTC(4 hours ago)
Impact: Medium
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From:@DeItaone
COLLINS: RIGHT NOW FED POLICY 'WELL POSITIONED' TO DEAL WITH RISKS
COLLINS: EXPECTS FED WILL NEED TO KEEP RESTRICTIVE POLICY 'FOR SOME TIME'