Read previewThe Federal Reserve's reluctance to lower interest rates in the near term is a risky gamble that could drive the US towards a recession, Claudia Sahm told CNBC.
"But it's a real risk, and I do not understand why the Fed is pushing that risk.
At current readings, that likely means just one rate cut in 2024, the Fed said.
For this reason, Sahm told CNBC that the Fed should start a gradual cutting cycle now, and take the economy off a path that could require more severe action if not addressed.
Markets, meanwhile, remain convinced that the Fed will follow with more than just one cut.
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