Fed Policymakers Eye Possible Rate Hikes Amid Rising Inflation Risks
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- More Federal Reserve officials signaled they may need to raise interest rates if the Iran war leads to persistent inflation increases.
- Recent US PCE data showed headline inflation rising to 3.8% yoy in April, the largest annual increase in three years.
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The Federal Reserve may raise interest rates to fight higher inflation. This can slow economic growth and push down prices of stocks and other investments.
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