Boston Fed’s Collins Open to Interest Rate Increase in September, FT Says
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Lower-income Americans are facing difficulties in closing the accounts as the war with Iran aggravates the pressures on the cost of living, according to the president of the Boston district of the Federal Reserve (Fed), Susan Collins, who warned that the central bank may need to raise interest to contain inflation. Exclusive material for subscribers. To have full access, access the link of the subject and register.
Hawkish statements from Federal Reserve officials have reignited debate over interest rate hikes ahead of critical inflation data. Boston Fed President Susan Collins's indication that tighter monetary policy could be adopted if economic data warrants it, combined with inflationary pressures from rising energy prices, has increased uncertainty regarding the bank's future decisions.
Boston Fed’s Collins open to interest rate increase in September, FT says
Aug 12 (Reuters) - U.S. Federal Reserve Bank of Boston President Susan Collins would back a September interest rate rise if inflation remains high, with poorer Americans are struggling to make “ends meet” as the Iran war has worsened cost-of-livi...
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