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Staying Sanguine About the Horizon
Abstract: The ground may look shaky on both sides of our mandate, causing some to stress that the economy will lose its balance. But if you focus on the horizon, the path forward feels more stable. Since 2022, with inflation above our target and the labor market healthy, it made sense for us to focus our attention on inflation. Now, with inflation risks still elevated but the downside risks to employment rising, we face a more challenging situation. With our two mandate goals in tension, our focus is more about balance.
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Provider: Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
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Publication Date: 2025-09-26