Former Fed officials predict modest interest rate hike in 2026 due to inflation and Iran War energy shocks
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Mary Helen Gillespie
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A Duke University survey of former Federal Reserve officials reveals that a small majority believe the U.S. central bank will need to raise short-term interest rates modestly later this year. The expected rate hike in 2026 is driven by concerns over sticky inflation and energy shocks stemming from the ongoing Iran War. The survey was conducted ahead of the Fed's June 16-17 policymaking meeting.
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bskyFormer Fed officials predict modest interest rate hike in 2026 due to inflation and Iran War energy shocksbit.lyKey quotes
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