Bloomberg Talks Boston Fed President Susan Collins Talks September Rate Decision
Aug 22, 2025
Susan Collins, President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, shares insights on the Fed's monetary policy amidst current economic challenges. She discusses the delicate balance required to combat inflation while promoting job growth. Collins highlights the need for timely, data-driven decisions in navigating inflation trends and labor market shifts. With a modestly restrictive policy on the table, she emphasizes the importance of understanding economic fundamentals to guide future strategies.
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Jackson Hole Feels Different
- Susan Collins mentions she's been coming to Jackson Hole for about 20 years and that this meeting 'feels different.'
- She highlights the framework review and complicated context as reasons for the difference.
Balance Both Mandate Goals
- Susan Collins emphasizes balancing both inflation and labor market goals when setting policy decisions.
- She warns against focusing on one or two indicators and stresses assessing the full economic picture.
Decide In Real Time
- Do not wait until all uncertainty is resolved before making policy decisions because decisions must be made in real time.
- Monitor incoming data between now and the meeting to balance upside inflation risks and downside labor risks.