Federal Reserve’s Williams Emphasizes Data Over Neutral Rate in Policy Decisions
The New York Fed President stressed that real-time economic data carry greater weight in guiding monetary policy than estimated neutral interest rates.
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Terms & Concepts
Neutral interest rate: The theoretical rate of interest at which monetary policy is neither stimulating nor restraining economic growth.
Federal Reserve: The central banking system of the United States, responsible for setting monetary policy and regulating banks.