Jan 17, 2026
neutralFederal Reserve’s Bowman Signals Readiness to Cut Rates Amid Labor Market Risks
Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman emphasized that the central bank should remain prepared to lower interest rates if U.S. labor market conditions deteriorate, highlighting a fragile employment outlook despite ongoing economic expansion. Speaking at a financial outlook forum, Bowman balanced expectations of stable growth with concerns over uneven job market dynamics and persistent inflationary pressures.







