NY Fed chief backs one more rate hike this year, sees no tightening needed in 2027
John Williams, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, said he still favors a final rate increase this year but expects no further hikes in 2027 as inflation eases.
In a recent interview, John Williams, the head of the New York Federal Reserve, confirmed his stance that one more rate increase this year remains appropriate, but he sees no justification for additional tightening in 2027. He expects the impact of recent tariffs and an energy-price shock to dissipate, allowing inflation to move toward the Fed’s 2% target. Measures of core inflation have already slipped, and the labor market is not adding to price pressures, suggesting the economy is not overheating.
Williams noted that demand for AI infrastructure is outpacing supply, a mismatch that will take time to resolve, yet he expects AI to eventually deliver disinflationary productivity gains. Treasury two-year yields fell after his comments, reflecting market reaction to his outlook. While his view aligns with the median of Fed forecasts, other presidents such as Beth Hammack and Lorie Logan have signaled a more aggressive tightening path.
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