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Fed Officials Divided on September Rate Hike Amid Inflation Data

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Federal Reserve officials are divided on whether to raise interest rates at the upcoming September meeting. Governor Christopher Waller indicated a willingness to hold rates steady if August inflation data shows continued cooling, while others, including Chairman Kevin Warsh, are more inclined to raise rates to combat persistent inflation. The decision hinges on incoming economic data, creating uncertainty in market expectations. AI

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Fed Officials Divided on September Rate Hike Amid Inflation Data

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Neil Irwin ·

    Not so fast on rate hikes, some Fed officials say

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