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Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta President Robert Bostic said the job market is still doing pretty well and the latest inflation data shows it still needs to be monitored cautiously. And said GDP is more resilient than expected. It is difficult to have confidence in any forecast at this time given the uncertainty of policy on multiple fronts. The Fed will remain on the sidelines until it gets more clear information.
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Mr. Bostic said the Fed had "anticipated volatility in the monthly economic data and the latest inflation and labour market data give the Fed the ability to be patient. If the data are as I expect, I am open to inaction at one of the last two meetings".
Federal Reserve Bostic: If inflation stalls or goes in the opposite direction, I must be open to raising interest rates.