NY Fed's Williams: No Urency for Further Fed Action, Moderate Policy Favors Market

Published: Dec 19, 2025 21:46

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According to Caixin, New York Fed President Williams stated that the US Fed's policy is in a very favorable position, and there is no urgency to take further action at the moment. The Fed's moderately or mildly restrictive policy is beneficial. This has tempered market expectations for further interest rate cuts.

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