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Fed Divided on Rate Moves

Fed Divided on Rate Moves

Published 3 days, 14 hours ago
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Former Fed officials are split on whether interest rates need to rise, with inflation and volatile energy prices fueling concern ahead of the June meeting. New Chair Kevin Warsh hints at ditching the Fed’s traditional “dot plot” forecasts, favoring less guidance — leaving markets guessing. Rates remain steady at 3%–3.75%, paused from earlier cuts as inflation looms above target. Seventeen ex-officials predict a hike next year, fourteen disagree — and only one still sees cuts as viable. Globally, Japan and Europe are also hiking, adding pressure as the Fed tries to balance inflation and jobs.

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