Federal Official Warns Bond Sales Risk Credibility
The U.S. Federal Reserve has kept interest rates within the 3.50% to 3.75% range, despite internal disagreement among members regarding the future direction of monetary policy. Officials emphasized that delaying a rate hike could threaten the bank's credibility in fighting inflation, which remains above the 2% target, amid inflationary pressures caused by supply shocks, sustained strong demand, and Treasury yields on 30-year bonds rising above 5.28%, the highest level since 2007. Data shows that financial markets are expecting a 25 basis point increase at the upcoming September meeting, with inflationary pressures persisting and financial markets remaining tense due to statements and political expectations within the monetary sector.
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