Fed Sees No Urgency for Next Rate Move

Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson stated that policymakers can take their time before making another interest rate adjustment. He emphasized that future decisions will depend on careful data analysis as inflation remains elevated.

FILE PHOTO: The Federal Reserve building is set against a blue sky in Washington, U.S., May 1, 2020.

Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson said on Thursday that he sees no urgency for an immediate interest rate move, citing the need for incoming data. The central bank raised its benchmark rate by 25 basis points to a range of 3.75% to 4.00% during its September meeting. Markets are currently pricing in a pause at the upcoming policy gathering.

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