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Fed’s Kashkari says inflation is ‘still too high’ even after softer-than-expected PCE data
He said the latest inflation data did not change his view and that another increase could depend on how the economy performs.
On Wednesday, Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari said inflation remains "still too high," signaling the central bank may raise interest rates again depending on economic performance.
The Federal Reserve issued its first interest rate hike in three years this month to combat higher-than-preferred price growth, marking a significant policy shift.
Despite Wednesday's cooler August personal consumption expenditures data, Kashkari noted inflation is "running at around a 3% rate" and has been elevated for more than five years.
Kashkari clarified that projecting further hikes at the September Federal Open Market Committee meeting "is a snapshot in time based on information we had."
Although economic data showed the economy is "resilient," officials remain focused on bringing inflation back to target amid persistent price pressures.