Federal Reserve Governor Jefferson: No Need to Hurry to Further Cut Interest Rates, Strong Economy Makes Caution Appropriate

2025.02.05 08:40:15

On February 5th, Federal Reserve Governor Jefferson indicated that there is no urgency to expedite further interest rate cuts. Given the robust economy, a cautious response is deemed appropriate. (Xinhua News Agency)

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