Fed holds gradual stance on rate hikes based on labor market view, Colby Smith notes

Fed holds gradual stance on rate hikes based on labor market view, Colby Smith notes
Fed sees labor not main inflation driver

The Federal Reserve has adopted a gradual approach to raising interest rates, citing its view that the labor market is not the primary driver of inflation.

Colby Smith noted that October's jobs report shows wage growth remains moderate, with only a slight uptick last month.

In recent coverage, Warsh’s comments in Bangkok signaled no urgency for a U.S. interest rate increase in October, supporting expectations that the Fed would hold rates steady at that time. Colby Smith has also reported that the Fed’s consensus could fracture if officials decide to keep rates unchanged at the October meeting. These developments reflect the central bank’s cautious stance in the months preceding the latest policy decision.

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