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Fed Governor Advocates Deregulation to Justify Rate Cuts

1/14/2026

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Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran states that the Trump administration's deregulation agenda could justify further interest rate cuts.
Speaking in Athens, Miran argued deregulation would boost competition and productivity, fostering growth without inflation.
Miran serves on the Federal Reserve while on leave from the White House.
He says deregulation could eliminate 30% of regulatory restrictions by 2030 and supports a more accommodative policy despite recent rate cuts.

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Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran states that the Trump administration's deregulation agenda could justify further interest rate cuts.
Speaking in Athens, Miran argued deregulation would boost competition and productivity, fostering growth without inflation.
Miran serves on the Federal Reserve while on leave from the White House.
He says deregulation could eliminate 30% of regulatory restrictions by 2030 and supports a more accommodative policy despite recent rate cuts.