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Fed’s Hammack: Tariff impacts remain uncertain

Federal Reserve outlook: Beth Hammack of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland depicted a fundamentally robust economy, despite inflation persistently surpassing the Fed’s target.

Key Quotes for Today

  • I see an economy that’s really healthy.
  • Inflation has made progress toward the Fed’s target but is still too high.
  • Goes into every Fed meeting with an open mind.
  • We are not there yet on inflation; it is important to stay restrictive on monetary policy.
  • Fed officials are having a great debate over the economy.
  • Many business plans are on pause amid uncertainty.
  • Uncertainty has been weighing on investment.
  • We don’t know if the economy will boom later this year.
  • We don’t know what the tariff impact will be.
  • We are pretty close to where the neutral rate is.
  • Doesn’t see an imminent need to cut rates.
  • If fed sees the economy weaken, of course fed will respond.

International trade is a powerful catalyst for economic growth, productivity, and long-term development across nations, the report said, describing India’s trade performance during the quarter as one of cautious resilience amid global uncertainty.

India ranked as the world’s fifth-largest exporter of digitally delivered services in 2024, clocking $269 billion in exports—fuelled by strong demand for IT services, professional consulting, and R&D outsourcing. This, the report noted, cements India’s position as a global hub for digital trade.

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