Fed's Hesitation on Rate Cuts Risks Economic Stability, Experts Warn Economists are sounding alarms that the Federal Reserve might be on the brink of repeating past mistakes, this time by delaying interest rate cuts, potentially ushering in a recession. After admitting to being tardy in raising rates amidst the inflation surge of 2021 and 2022, the Fed now faces criticism for possibly acting too sluggishly as inflation begins to subside. Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody’s Analytics, warns of the increasing danger the longer the Fed hesitates to lower rates. With inflation gradually approaching the Fed’s 2% target and economic risks mounting, Zandi advocates for a reduction in rates as early as March or, at the very latest, May. « Previous Article Next Article » Share This Article Choose Your Platform: Facebook Twitter Google Plus Linkedin Related Posts Global Business Grinds to Halt as CrowdStrike Update Triggers Massive IT Meltdown READ MORE Trade Tensions Rise: India Slaps Tariffs on Chinese and Vietnamese Steel READ MORE Oil Prices Fall as Global Demand Concerns Eclipse Supply Fears READ MORE Proposed Ban on Open-Pit Mining Could Crush Mexico's Economy READ MORE Copper Takes Center Stage in High-Stakes Global Commodities Battle READ MORE Add a Comment Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Name * Email * Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Comment