Fed's Logan Cautiously Optimistic on Interest Rates

Dallas Fed President acknowledges more business uncertainty after tariff ruling

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Dallas Federal Reserve President Lorie Logan expressed cautious optimism about interest rates, but noted there may be more uncertainty facing businesses, including the recent Supreme Court ruling on tariffs.

Why it matters

The Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions and the impact of trade policies like tariffs are closely watched by businesses and investors. Logan's comments provide insight into the central bank's thinking as it navigates a complex economic landscape.

The details

Speaking at a conference in New York City, Logan said tariffs are still working their way through the system and that she supported keeping interest rates steady at the Federal Open Market Committee meeting in January.

  • On February 20, 2026, Logan made her comments at the Annual Bank Regulation Research Conference in New York City.

The players

Lorie Logan

The president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas.

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What they’re saying

“I am cautiously optimistic on interest rates.”

— Lorie Logan, President, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas (wsj.com)

The takeaway

Logan's comments suggest the Federal Reserve is closely monitoring the impact of trade policies and other economic factors as it considers future interest rate decisions, underscoring the uncertainty businesses may face in the current environment.