WH Econ Advisor Kudlow: Fed should ‘immediately’ cut rates


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In an interview with CNBC, White House economic advisor Larry Kudlow argued that the Fed should ‘immediately’ cut rates.

Key quotes (via Reuters)

  • Trump would like Fed to stop shrinking balance sheet.
  • There is no economic emergency, just presenting point of view on Fed policy.
  • White House thinks Fed went too far with rate hikes.
  • Our view is that at some point I wouldn’t mind seeing the Fed drop their target rate.
  • I don’t think the underlying economy is slowing.
  • Many people surprised by low inflation rate.