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- 1Fed's Musalem warns reduced communication could spark market volatility▼Prospect of Fed pulling too far back on communications poses volatility risk, Musalem says
St. Louis Federal Reserve President Alberto Musalem warned that the Federal Reserve pulling back too far on its public communications could pose a volatility risk for financial markets. The comments come amid ongoing debate over how much transparency central banks should offer investors about the path of interest rates. Musalem's remarks highlight concerns that reduced guidance could unsettle markets already sensitive to monetary policy signals.
- 2Fed's Musalem stresses transparency over policy promises●Fed's Musalem (2028 voter) says central bankers needn't make promises, but should tell the public how and why central bank makes policy decisions
St. Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem, a voting member on the rate-setting committee through 2028, said central bankers do not need to make promises about future policy, but should explain clearly how and why decisions are made. His remarks feed the ongoing debate about how much forward guidance the Federal Reserve owes markets and the public, especially as officials weigh the path of interest rates.