Fed’s Kashkari Says ‘Cooled’ US Labor Market Not Driving Inflation

Fed President Neel Kashkari said the cooled US labor market is not driving inflation, arguing instead that supply dynamics are the primary inflationary force. The remarks, delivered Friday at the Aspen Ideas Festival, reinforce a hawkish policy interpretation but do not include any new rate action or data surprise. Market impact should be limited, though the comments are relevant for Fed policy expectations.

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Fed President Neel Kashkari said the cooled US labor market is not driving inflation, arguing instead that supply dynamics are the primary inflationary force. The remarks, delivered Friday at the Aspen Ideas Festival, reinforce a hawkish policy interpretation but do not include any new rate action or data surprise. Market impact should be limited, though the comments are relevant for Fed policy expectations.