Philadelphia Fed President, Patrick Harker, expressed on Tuesday that the Federal Reserve may not need to increase interest rates any further. In a speech sponsored by the Philadelphia Business Journal, Harker stated that unless any concerning data emerges before mid-September, the Fed can afford to be patient and maintain steady rates. Harker, who is part of the Fed's interest-rate committee, emphasized that he was not considering a rate cut.
If the point is reached where rates can indeed be held steady, Harker believes it will be necessary to maintain this stance for a considerable period of time. He expressed optimism about the economy's trajectory, stating that it is on track for a soft landing, a desired outcome that has proven elusive in the past. Harker expects the economy to grow slightly slower than the 2.2% rate witnessed in the first half of this year.
As a result of these remarks, stock futures indicated a significant opening decline on Tuesday. Additionally, the yield on the 10-year Treasury note dropped below 4%.
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