Additional Highlights from Fed Chair Williams' Recent Statements:

Interest rates:

• Williams said interest rates will have to come down at some point, but he doesn't feel any urgency right now.

• He also added that inflation does not need to fall exactly to 2% for an interest rate cut.

Inflation Forecast:

• Williams predicts inflation will reach 2% by early 2026.

Money Politics:

• Williams emphasized that interest rate increases are not a fundamental forecast and can be adjusted according to the course of the economy.