A post by @FirstSquawk on X.

New York Fed President John Williams said inflation has remained too high for an extended period, signaling that price pressures are still not sufficiently contained. The remark, delivered via a First Squawk tweet, reinforces the Federal Reserve's cautious stance on easing policy. It matters because traders have been parsing Fed commentary for timing clues on rate cuts, and Williams's language suggests the central bank is not yet ready to declare victory. Watch upcoming inflation data and other Fed speakers for confirmation of whether the hurdle for easing is shifting.