Speech

Heading for a Soft Landing?


Abstract: A soft landing is increasingly conceivable but in no way inevitable. I see four risks. The U.S. economy could run out of fuel. We could experience unexpected turbulence. Inflation could level off at a cruising altitude higher than our 2 percent target. And the landing could be delayed as the U.S. economy continues to defy expectations. Is inflation continuing its descent and is the broader economy continuing to fly smoothly? Conviction on both questions will determine the pace and timing of any changes in rates. There’s no autopilot. The data that come in this year will matter.

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Provider: Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond

Part of Series: Speech

Publication Date: 2024-01-03