Fed's Musalem: CPI data points to encouraging further progress, recession risks are low

Joshua Gibson FXStreet

Federal Reserve (Fed) Bank of St. Louis President Alberto Musalem noted on Thursday that while the disinflation process is ongoing, the Fed policymaker would like to see more progress and highlighted that recession risks remain low.

Key highlights

High interest rates are pressuring parts of the economy.

The disinflation process is ongoing.

I see the economy growing between 1.5% and 2% this year.

I don't think recession risks are high right now.

I don't see a recession as likely, I see around 20% odds.

The current unemployment rate is still low despite the recent rise.

I supported Fed's rate decision at June meeting.

Companies are still facing cost pressures, but workers are easier to find.

Companies saying wage growth returning to pre-pandemic levels.

Author

Joshua Gibson

FXStreet

Joshua joins the FXStreet team as an Economics and Finance double major from Vancouver Island University with twelve years' experience as an independent trader focusing on technical analysis.

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