Economy News Fed S Collins Says Economy May Need To Weaken To Get 2 Inflation

Fed's Collins warns fragmented global economy could push up inflation

By Michael S. Derby BOSTON (Reuters) -Federal Reserve Bank of Boston President Susan Collins said Friday that a retreat from an integrated global economy could complicate the central bank’s work and ... Read More

Chicago Fed president on the economy’s mixed signals

Inflation is showing fresh signs of cooling, ticking up 2.7% year-over-year, lower than many economists had expected. It follows the release of a delayed jobs report that showed weak growth and the ... Read More

Fed's Collins warns of rising economic fragmentation, signals rate pause

Federal Reserve Bank of Boston President Susan Collins warned Friday that a more volatile and fragmented global economy could lead to higher inflation and interest rates. While not affecting her ... Read More

Fed’s Collins Says Cut Was Close Call, Balance of Risks Shifted

Federal Reserve Bank of Boston President Susan Collins said she supported last week’s interest rate reduction, but the decision was a “close call” because she remains concerned about elevated ... Read More

Fed’s Collins says rising inflation is ‘somewhat less likely’

Federal Reserve Bank of Boston President Susan Collins said on Monday that she backed last week’s 25 bps interest rate cut and changed her mind ... Read More