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Fed’s Hammack suggests multiple rate increases may be necessary
Federal Reserve officials, including Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack, indicate that multiple interest rate hikes may be necessary to control persistent inflation. Hammack agrees that current rates are not sufficiently restrictive and emphasizes the importance of acting sooner to prevent inflation from becoming entrenched. Despite a July jobs report showing a jobs loss, she maintains confidence in the labor market's health, with policymakers awaiting upcoming inflation data before the next meeting.
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