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US Inflation Sticks at 3.4% in August, Fuel Costs Pressure Fed to Hike
El FinancieroLO·US·3 days ago
US inflation remains above the Fed's target, raising market expectations of a rate hike at next week's FOMC meeting. The report is thin on specifics, so the magnitude and certainty of the move are unclear. A hike would mark a hawkish shift, pressuring risk assets and supporting the dollar.
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The Federal Reserve is highly likely to raise interest rates as early as Wednesday to counter persistent inflation, marking the first hike since July 2023. This decision will test the independence and credibility of new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh amid reported pressure from President Trump and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. The magnitude and certainty of the hike remain unclear, but it signals a hawkish shift in monetary policy.