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Jefferson: Fed's Policy Stance Enables Agile Rate Adjustments Based on Incoming Data

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 9:00 PM

Fed Interest Rates Monetary Policy Philip Jefferson

Vice Chair Philip Jefferson stated that the Federal Reserve is well positioned to make future interest rate adjustments based on incoming data, reflecting on the balance of risks related to inflation and the labor market.

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