[Federal Reserve's Mussailem: Inflation Risks Surpassing Employment Risks] Jin10 Data, May 6 – St. Louis Federal Reserve President Mussailem stated that there is significant uncertainty surrounding the U.S. economy and monetary policy outlook. However, he believes that compared to employment risks, the current risks posed by inflation are increasing. On Wednesday, Mussailem said: 'Inflation is clearly above our 2% target level. We face risks in both employment and inflation. Based on my understanding, the risks are increasingly tilting toward inflation rather than employment.' Mussailem noted that the Federal Reserve's benchmark policy rate is currently at a neutral level that neither stimulates nor restrains the economy, or perhaps slightly leaning toward accommodative. He said: 'There are very reasonable scenarios that require us to maintain the current policy rate unchanged for some time.' However, he also pointed out that he sees certain scenarios that might require officials to further cut rates or raise rates.