NY Fed's Williams Affirms Steady Rates, Cautions War Risks Inflation and Economic Slowdown

Published: Apr 17, 2026 02:01

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New York Fed President Reaffirmed Stance of Holding Rates Steady, but Warned That a Prolonged War Could Simultaneously Push Up Inflation and Weigh on Economic Growth.Williams, President of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and often referred to as the "third-ranking official" at the US Fed, said Thursday that the current monetary policy stance was "well positioned" to handle the risk of a sustained supply shock that could arise from the war in the Middle East. He warned that the conflict could push up inflation while suppressing economic activity, creating a dual pressure.

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