Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic stated that, given the uneven progress in combating inflation, policymakers should remain cautious and prefer to keep interest rates at a high level to achieve price stability goals. In a podcast recorded on December 9 and released on Tuesday, Bostic expressed his expectation that the inflation rate will continue to gradually decline this year, with hopes of reaching the Fed's 2% target. Although there may be times when progress appears stagnant or prices rise rapidly, inflationary pressures will ease. Bostic remarked, "Considering the volatility of inflation indicators, I believe policymakers should maintain a more cautious stance."