Fed’s Williams: Inflation to cool later this year and hit 2% in 2027

Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams said late Monday that US monetary policy is now “well positioned” to guide inflation back to target without harming jobs. Williams signaled no urgency to resume interest-rate cuts as the central bank moves closer to a neutral policy stance.

Jan 13, 2026 0 1

Fed’s Williams: Inflation to cool later this year and hit 2% in 2027

Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams said late Monday that US monetary policy is now “well positioned” to guide inflation back to target without harming jobs. Williams signaled no urgency to resume interest-rate cuts as the central bank moves closer to a neutral policy stance.