Musalem: More Policy Tightening Necessary to Lower Inflation
St. Louis Fed President Musalem said more monetary tightening is needed to bring inflation back to target, with the economy strong and job market balanced.
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Fed's Barr signals further rate increases likely needed for 2% inflation goal
Fed's Michael Barr said more rate hikes are likely needed to bring inflation back to 2% in a timely manner.
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- The odds of hitting 2% inflation have grown more challenging, while risks to the job market have diminished
- Ahead of the latest policy meeting, the Fed had to adjust monetary policy to account for shifting risks
- The Fed was misaligned and moved in the proper direction with its adjustment
- Inflation is not moving steadily toward the target at a suitable pace, economic expansion remains robust, and the labour market is healthy
Growth accelerated further after Tuesday's US S&P Global PMI reached its highest level in five years.
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