Fed's Waller: Hot Core Inflation May Prompt Near-Term Policy Tightening

Published: Jul 14, 2026 10:07
US Fed Governor Waller: If core inflation runs hot again this week, the FOMC will have to consider tightening monetary policy in the near term.

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