Jay Powell and future Fed chairs should be rooting for an EV era
Published On Aug 27, 2024, 6:00 AM
Jay Powell's recent speech highlighted the importance of inflation expectations in monetary policy, indicating that lowering gas prices and encouraging a shift to electric vehicles (EVs) could help stabilize those expectations. However, recent news from Ford suggests a slower transition to EVs, with many consumers still reluctant to adopt electric cars. The Fed is unlikely to incorporate energy policy directly into its monetary strategies, focusing instead on maintaining well-anchored inflation expectations.