Fed's Bullard: If Tariffs Lead to a Significant Slowdown, I Would Tend to Ease Sooner and More Aggressively

BlockBeats News, April 15th, Federal Reserve Governor Waller stated that the new tariff policy is one of the largest impacts on the U.S. economy in decades. If the current 25% average tax rate is maintained for a period of time, inflation could peak at close to 5%; under a scenario where it drops to 10%, inflation could peak at 3%. In a large-scale tariff scenario, if there is a significant economic slowdown, individuals are inclined to cut interest rates earlier and by a larger magnitude than previously thought. In a smaller tariff scenario, the Federal Reserve may be more patient, and interest rate cuts may occur in the latter half of the year. (FXStreet)