Fed's Williams Signals No Near-Term Rate Cuts Amid Strong Economic Outlook

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Release Time: 01/13/2026 01:01:10

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On January 13, 2026, New York Fed President John Williams stated that the U.S. economy will remain strong in 2026, ruling out rate cuts in the near term. He described the outlook as "quite optimistic," with GDP growth projected to be between 2.5% and 2.75%. Unemployment is expected to stabilize and decline in the coming years. Williams noted that inflation is anticipated to reach 2.75% to 3% in early 2026 before easing to 2.5% by the end of the year and returning to 2% in 2027. His comments supported risk-on assets and signaled a continued focus on CFT (Capital Flow Management) measures in global financial markets.

BlockBeats news: On January 13, New York Fed President Williams stated on Monday that he expects the U.S. economy to maintain healthy growth in 2026 and hinted that there is no justification for lowering interest rates in the short term.

Williams said he feels "quite optimistic" about the economic outlook. He expects this year's GDP growth rate to be between 2.5% and 2.75%, with the unemployment rate stabilizing this year and declining in the following years. Regarding inflation, Williams stated that price pressures are expected to peak between 2.75% and 3% in the first half of the year, then gradually ease to 2.5% for the remainder of the year, and he anticipates inflation will return to 2% by 2027. (Jin Ten)

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