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Fed faces inflation surge, reevaluates rate cut decision

Federal Reserve officials are reassessing their decision to cut interest rates late last year, as recent economic data indicates inflation has reaccelerated and the job market remains robust. The central bank's previous easing campaign may have been a misstep, leading to concerns that current low rates are fueling inflation. Markets are now considering the possibility of interest rate hikes later this year. AI

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

    With Fed set to meet next week, December's rate cut now looks questionable

    <p>Six months ago, Federal Reserve officials were deeply divided over whether to cut interest rates for a third consecutive meeting. The <a href="https://www.axios.com/2025/12/10/fed-interest-rates-decision" target="_blank">rate cutters won the day</a>, but the data since then ha…