Fed Official Warns of Higher Rates if Inflation Stays Elevated
A Federal Reserve official named Christopher Waller warned that the Fed might raise interest rates if inflation stays high. He suggested they should not only focus on past causes of rising prices but still warned hikes are possible.
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Christopher Waller, a Federal Reserve governor, said the central bank might have to raise interest rates if inflation continues to stay elevated.
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- What's the story?
- A Federal Reserve official named Christopher Waller warned that the Fed might raise interest rates if inflation stays high. He suggested they should not only focus on past causes of rising prices but still warned hikes are possible.
- How widely is it covered?
- 4 outlets, average source rating 7.0/10.
- When was it last updated?
- 16m ago.
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Fed Official Warns of Higher Rates if Inflation Stays Elevated
Sources1TypeCoverageNYT Business
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Waller says Fed shouldn't 'fight the last war' on inflation but warns hikes still possible
Sources1TypeCoverageCNBC Top News
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A hot inflation reading this week could mean a rate hike soon, Fed’s Waller says
Sources1TypeCoverageMarketWatch
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Fed governor warns of possible interest-rate hikes if inflation comes in hot this week
Sources1TypeCoverageNew York Post