US Rates Need to Rise Soon Absent Evidence of Ongoing Drop in Inflation, Fed’s Collins Says

Fed's Collins Says Holding Rates Hangs on Inflation Progress

Fed's Susan Collins: Rates May Rise If Disinflation Stalls

Federal Reserve Bank of Boston President Susan Collins signaled that interest rates may need to climb higher in the near term if fresh data fails to confirm that inflation continues to ease toward the central bank's 2 percent target. Her remarks, delivered during a panel discussion, reflect ongoing internal debates at the Fed about the appropriate path for monetary policy amid mixed economic signals. Collins, who votes on the Federal Open Market…

US rates need to rise soon absent evidence of ongoing drop in inflation, Fed’s Collins says

By Howard Schneider WASHINGTON, Aug 25 (Reuters) – The U.S. Federal Reserve will need to raise interest rates soon unless coming data show a continued decline in inflation that remains too high and which ​has become a “pervasive” concern for businesses and households, Boston Fed ‌President Susan Collins said on Tuesday. Collins said in comments posted to the Boston Fed website that the current Fed policy rate, under her base case outlook, will c…

Boston Fed's Collins sees more proof of disinflation to keep rates unchanged

Boston Fed’s Susan Collins signals rates may rise if inflation progress stalls. Key risks: productivity, supply shocks, expectations.

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