Fed officials signal readiness to raise rates as inflation persists
- Fed: 2 events in the last 90 days
What happened
Minutes from the Federal Reserve's July central bank meeting, reported by the Financial Times, show that 'many' policymakers are prepared to increase borrowing costs. The officials expressed rising concern over persistently high inflation. This indicates a potential shift toward tighter monetary policy.
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Timeline
- reported on Fed minutes showing rate-hike readinessFinancial Times