Federal Reserve Williams: Monetary policy is fully prepared for 2026. The US unemployment rate is expected to fall to 4.5% by the end of 2025. Labour-market risks have risen, while inflation risks have abated. The Federal Reserve's policy has moved from moderate austerity to neutrality. The inflation rate is expected to rise to 2.5% in 2026 and fall to 2% in 2027. It is expected that standing repurchase facilitation tools will be actively used to manage liquidity.

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Federal Reserve Williams: Monetary policy is fully prepared for 2026. The US unemployment rate is expected to fall to 4.5% by the end of 2025. Labour-market risks have risen, while inflation risks have abated. The Federal Reserve's policy has moved from moderate austerity to neutrality. The inflation rate is expected to rise to 2.5% in 2026 and fall to 2% in 2027. It is expected that standing repurchase facilitation tools will be actively used to manage liquidity.