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.

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.

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

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

A trio of Federal Reserve policymakers on Monday expressed support for gradual U.S. interest-rate cuts, citing the strength of the economy and an uncertain outlook. The remarks -- from Kansas City Fed President Jeffrey Schmid,

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,