Fed officials argue for gradual pace of cuts starting soon

By Jonnelle Marte and Reade Pickert
Published 4 Min Read

Bloomberg Mercury

Two Federal Reserve officials said they believe it’s appropriate for the U.S. central bank to begin lowering interest rates soon, and that the pace of subsequent cutting should be “gradual” and “methodical.”

Boston Fed President Susan Collins used the terms in interviews with Bloomberg News and Fox Business, while Philadelphia Fed chief Patrick Harker employed similar wording in interviews with Reuters and CNBC in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Neither provided more precision on what the terms mean for the frequency of cuts.

Jonnelle Marte and Reade Pickert

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