Fed’s Kashkari Sees No Discord Ahead of Data-Driven FOMC Meeting

Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis President Neel Kashkari said the U.S. central bank’s policy-setting committee is approaching its meeting this week without internal discord and will base any decision on the most reliable economic data available. Kashkari described the forthcoming Federal Open Market Committee gathering as involving “rich, robust debate” but “no tension or disagreement,” pushing back on market speculation of policy rifts. He reiterated that officials remain committed to letting incoming numbers guide their stance on interest rates and the overall policy path.