Fed’s Collins: I wouldn’t take additional hiking off the table

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USD/CAD climbs to three-month highs as Powell eyes additional hikes

Share: Powell’s hawkish tone on inflation and potential for further rate hikes propels USD/CAD to a three-month high of 1.3640, currently trading at 1.3613. Philadelphia Fed’s Patrick Harker adds fuel to the fire, stating rates are already restrictive and may need to rise further if inflation stalls. Lackluster Canadian retail sales data at

Fed’s Bowman over the weekend: Additional rate hikes will be needed

Fed Governor Michelle Bowman spoke over the weekend and said: We should remain willing to raise rates at a future meeting if data show inflation progress has stalled. In considering further rate hikes and how long to keep rates restrictive, consistent drops in inflation will be looked for. Additional U.S. interest-rate increases will be needed.