# Fed's Collins supports steady rate hikes

> Boston Fed President Susan Collins says gradual interest rate increases best manage economic risks.
- Title: Fed's Collins supports steady rate hikes · Brecorder
- Summary: Boston Fed President Susan Collins says gradual interest rate increases best manage economic risks.
- Keywords: federal reserve, susann collins, interest rate hikes, economic risks, monetary policy, Brecorder
- Source: Brecorder — https://brecorder.com/news/40448923/feds-collins-says-gradual-rate-hikes-best-to-manage-economic-risks
- Author: Reuters
- Published: 2026-11-14T15:07:11+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: federal reserve, susann collins, interest rate hikes, economic risks, monetary policy, business, money
## Fed's Collins on rate hikes
Boston Fed President Susan Collins supports steady, modest interest rate increases to manage economic uncertainties.

> The risks on the real side of the economy were two-sided
## Collins' view on economic risks
Collins states economic risks are two-sided, affecting both inflation and employment goals.

> which has implications for both the fed's job and inflation mandates
## Monetary policy approach
Collins recommends steady, gradual monetary policy to avoid aggressive inflation targeting.

> my current view is that a kind of steady, gradual approach for monetary policy is appropriate
## Key takeaway

Boston Fed President Susan Collins supports steady, modest rate hikes to manage economic uncertainties and inflation risks.