US Federal Reserve Official Calls For More Rate Hikes To Control Inflation

Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan stated that the United States central bank needs at least two more quarter-point rate increases. These hikes aim to stop high inflation and keep price pressures from settling in for the long term. Logan also mentioned that policymakers might speed up this tightening process during the winter. This faster pace could start as early as the Fed meeting scheduled for December 8 and 9.

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Central banks like the US Federal Reserve often raise interest rates to slow down rising prices in the economy. When borrowing costs go up, people and businesses tend to spend less, which helps bring inflation down over time.