Fed Governor Miran on Why Inflation Fears Are Overstated | Forward Guidance

Fed Governor Moran details how AI and deregulation are disinflationary, oil shocks are transitory, and stablecoins could reshape dollar flows—plus a call to engage in Fed rulemaking.

Key Takeaways

AI and deregulation are persistent positive supply shocks, likely lowering inflation about 0.3–0.5% annually and expanding productive capacity.
Oil and other negative supply shocks spike headline inflation immediately; policy should generally ‘look through’ transitory oil effects given 12–18 month monetary lags.
Estimated neutral rate (r*) ≈ 2.5–2.75%; current policy sits ~75–100 basis points above neutral, with the Fed aiming to return to neutral this year.
Stablecoins and tokenized deposits can channel foreign dollar savings, potentially exerting downward pressure on rates; Fed is soliciting comments on skinny master accounts and payments rulemaking.
Labor market has cooled gradually over three years; policy is modestly restrictive but can provide more support for jobs if warranted.
Speakers urge innovators to engage in Fed rulemaking—submit comments—and emphasize financial and technological innovation’s role in long‑run prosperity.

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