According to Odaily, Kansas City Federal Reserve President Schmid expressed growing confidence in achieving the Federal Reserve's 2% inflation target. This confidence is partly based on recent signs of balance in both the labor and product markets. In a prepared speech for the Omaha Chamber of Commerce, Schmid stated that the progress towards the 2% target indicates that it is now an appropriate time to consider a rate cut. However, he noted that the extent of future rate reductions or the final level they will reach remains uncertain.
Addressing the current issue of federal government spending, Schmid emphasized that large fiscal deficits would not trigger inflation, as the Federal Reserve is committed to maintaining inflation at the established 2% target. Nonetheless, he warned that this could result in interest rates remaining at relatively high levels. Schmid highlighted the importance of the Federal Reserve's independence in formulating monetary policy to ensure that inflation remains under control.