Barr Signals Readiness to Hike If Inflation Stays Elevated
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Fed Governor Michael Barr said he would back a rate hike if inflation doesn’t convincingly ease toward the 2% target, but he’d wait to see clearer moderation before acting. With inflation still above target and yields rising, markets are pricing in a possible move at the next FOMC meeting in two weeks. Barr had supported a pause at the July meeting, but warned persistent inflation could necessitate decisive action; current readings show about 3.7% headline inflation (3.3% core), with CPI/PPI data due ahead.
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