Boston Fed’s Collins open to rate cut amid tariff and job risks

• Boston Fed President Susan Collins signaled openness to a rate cut as soon as next month.

• She flagged that higher tariffs might squeeze consumers’ purchasing power and weaken spending.

• Collins said she expects inflation to continue rising through the end of the year before resuming its earlier decline in 2026.

• She added she is open to a rate cut due to risks of weaker employment and higher tariffs.

This article was written by Arno V Venter at investinglive.com.