What Susan Collins Wants to See Before Supporting Another Rate Cut

In this episode of the Odd Lots podcast, hosts Tracy Alloway and Joe Weisenthal interview Boston Fed President Susan Collins at the Boston Fed's 69th economic conference. They discuss the U.S. economy within a changing global landscape, near-term monetary policy, and the balance between concerns about inflation and potential labor market weakening. Collins shares her perspective on the labor market, inflation, the impact of tariffs, and the role of AI in the economy, as well as the complexities of setting monetary policy in an uncertain environment. The conversation also touches on housing affordability and financial market volatility.