Fed’s Logan: Policy well positioned, ready to respond to shifting risks

Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan said overnight that with inflation “trending gradually back to target”, the labor market “holding strong”, and risks to Fed’s dual mandate are “roughly balanced.

Speaking at an event, Logan emphasized that “monetary policy is in a good place”, and there is no immediate need for a policy shift.

Logan also highlighted the potential impact of fiscal policy and regulatory changes, noting they could stimulate investment and consumer demand, while elevated economic uncertainty or financial volatility might dampen activity.