A second Fed governor is speaking. FOMC member Bowman is on the wires saying: Further interest rate increases likely appropriate with inflation “still too high.” Fed policy will need to be held at a restrictive level “for some time” to return inflation to 2% “in a timely way.” Continued risk of further increase in energy
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.
