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Beth Hammack, President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, suggested in remarks to The Associated Press that evolving economic conditions could force the Fed to act in either.
Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack signaled possible rate hikes if inflation stays elevated.
KEY POINTS
- Recent Fed meeting minutes reveal several policymakers are open to upward rate adjustments.
- Internal Cleveland Fed estimates suggest near-term inflation could reach levels not seen since 2024.
- The Iran conflict has sharply increased U.S. fuel prices, complicating the Fed's inflation outlook.
- Upcoming inflation data may show the strongest monthly price gains in several years.
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