

Austan Goolsbee Talks Fed Policy, Inflation Data
Jul 2, 2024
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President Austan Goolsbee discusses the importance of cutting interest rates if inflation falls to 2%. They explore the risks of both action and inaction in the current economic climate, the challenges in meeting the inflation target, and the impact of historical trends on Fed policies.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Analysis of Unemployment Rate, Inflation Data, and Fed Policy
02:27 • 3min
Federal Reserve Policy, Risks of Unemployment, and Inflation Concerns
05:23 • 2min
Analysis of Fed Policy Uncertainty and Market Volatility
07:08 • 2min
Analyzing Consumer Sentiment Data and Shifting Focus to Jobs Reports and Real-Time Information
08:39 • 2min