While the Federal Reserve has projected more interest rate cuts this year, some officials are cautious as more economic data on inflation and employment comes in.

(Reuters) -Minneapolis Federal Reserve Bank President Neel Kashkari on Monday again said he expects "modest" interest rate cuts over the next several quarters, though a sharp deterioration of labor markets could move him to advocate for faster cuts.

Reuters reported that three of the policymakers wanted to take it slow, basing their leaning on the strength of the economy and uncertainty in the outlook. They described their preferred pace for rate cuts as "gradual" and "modest." The fourth, however, did not share the same preference on pacing.

Kashkari said that the current stance of monetary policy remains restrictive of growth, although by how much is unclear.

Minneapolis Federal Reserve Bank President Neel Kashkari on Monday repeated he expects "modest" interest-rate cuts over the coming quarters, though a sharp weakening of labor markets could move him to advocate for faster rate cuts.

Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis President Neel Kashkari repeated that he favors reducing interest rates at a slower pace in the coming quarters.

Minneapolis Fed President forecasts more modest cuts over the next several quarters, he said on Monday at the Chippewa Falls Area Chamber of Commerce. Recall that the Federal Open Market Committee initiated its easing cycle in September,

By Ann Saphir (Reuters) -Four Federal Reserve policymakers on Monday expressed support for further interest-rate cuts, but appeared to differ on how fast or far they believe any cuts should go. Three of them,