Event Brief
John Williams: rates must fall if inflation hits 2%
Filed: May 04, 2026 at 3:03 PM ET
Summary: Fed’s John Williams said rates will need to be lowered if inflation returns to the 2% target.
WHO: John Williams
WHAT: John Williams said interest rates will need to come down if inflation returns to the Fed’s 2% target.
WHEN: May 04, 2026 at 12:50 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: No specific cause was reported.
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