More from Fed’s Barkin: Still perceive core inflation is coming down nicely

More from Fed’s Barkin:

• Still perceive core underlying inflation is coming down nicely
• Message from businesses is loud and clear that consumers are becoming more price sensitive
• Expect 12-month inflation to decline in coming months, particularly given base effects over prior year
• Pass through from tariffs to prices is not straightforward, depends on multiple factors including business supply chains and price elasticity of consumers
• Says he is in the camp of staying restrictive for longer given possible upside inflation risks
• Conditions for cutting rates again include confidence in inflation’s return to 2% or weakening of demand
• Companies feel more optimistic about the economy but are concerned about how coming changes will impact their businesses.

Barkin’s comment that underlying inflation is still coming down is encouraging.

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This article was written by Greg Michalowski at www.forexlive.com.