Cook Signals Readiness to Hike Rates if Inflation Persists
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Fed Governor Lisa Cook says inflation remains too high and she’s prepared to act by raising rates if it fails to cool, even after last week’s hold; she warns the Fed cannot wait if inflation doesn’t continue to ease, signaling possible action as soon as September or October, with Kashkari also arguing for higher rates.
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- Fed’s Cook Says Ready to Raise Rates If Inflation Doesn’t Cool Bloomberg.com
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