Collins defends rate hike, cites inflation concerns and Middle East escalation
2 Sep 22 7:12 AM · 5d ago · 1 article · 1 source · development 2 of 2
Susan Collins, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, told the Associated Press that persistent inflation and August's Middle East conflict renewal justified the rate increase. She noted inflation has not hit the Fed's 2% target for over five years and expects a second rate hike later in 2026.
“I did not see the inflation progress I was hoping to see. Geopolitical developments suggest that we could continue to see additional pressures push on the energy side.”
Susan Collins
Susan Collins President, Federal Reserve Bank of Boston
Austan Goolsbee President, Chicago Federal Reserve Bank
Kevin Warsh Federal Reserve Chairman
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