Fed Governor Michael Barr warned that the recent wave of tariffs is likely to drive inflation higher, citing the potential “Higher short-term inflation expectations, supply chain adjustments, and second-round effects”. Speaking overnight, Barr acknowledged that this could add to inflation persistence even as the broader economy slows and unemployment, currently at 4.2%, edges higher. Despite […]
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