Fed Minutes Hawkish, Inflation Elevated, US-Iran Conflict Grimmer: Why FOMC Will Still Hold Rates In 2026?

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Fed Minutes Hawkish, Inflation Elevated, US-Iran Conflict Grimmer: Why FOMC Will Still Hold Rates In 2026?
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Fed Minutes Hawkish, Inflation Elevated, US-Iran Conflict Grimmer: Why FOMC Will Still Hold Rates In 2026?

The Kevin Warsh-led FOMC continues to believe that inflation risks pertain and its outlook is uncertain amidst the re-escalation of conflict between the US and Iran. While they assessed the labour market, conditions are broadly stable. They hinted at policy tightening if inflation did not decline meaningfully.

Key Points

  • The Kevin Warsh-led FOMC continues to believe that inflation risks pertain and its outlook is uncertain amidst the re-escalation of conflict between the US and Iran.
  • While they assessed the labour market, conditions are broadly stable.
  • They hinted at policy tightening if inflation did not decline meaningfully.

Published: August 20, 2026 3:46 am


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