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The Fed may cut rates in 2026 if inflation falls, but Goolsbee warns against premature action despite AI optimism.
Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee said the Federal Reserve may consider cutting interest rates later in 2026 if inflation shows clear progress toward the 2% target, but warned against acting too soon based on expectations of future AI-driven productivity gains.
He noted inflation remains about one percentage point above target with little recent improvement, and cautioned that strong demand—especially in data center construction—is straining labor markets and pushing prices higher.
Goolsbee emphasized that rate cuts should be based on concrete disinflation evidence, not speculation, and expects inflation to decline by mid-2026, possibly aided by a Supreme Court decision invalidating many tariffs.
The Fed is expected to hold rates steady in March, with markets not anticipating cuts until at least July.
La Fed puede recortar las tasas en 2026 si la inflación cae, pero Goolsbee advierte contra la acción prematura a pesar del optimismo de la IA.