Cleveland Fed President Hammack said inflation remains above target and the Fed may need multiple rate hikes to bring it down. She said a 25bp hike would not have a material economic impact but would not predict the number of moves or the terminal ra

2026-08-11

Cleveland Fed President Hammack said inflation remains above target and the Fed may need multiple rate hikes to bring it down. She said a 25bp hike would not have a material economic impact but would not predict the number of moves or the terminal rate. Hammack judged the current 3.50%-3.75% policy range is not clearly restrictive and said businesses have not cut growth investment, arguing prompt action is preferable because delays make returning to 2% harder. She added the labor market shows no obvious problems and July payrolls will not change her inflation focus. Hammack dissented at July’s FOMC, preferring a 25bp increase, and said markets can only assist—not substitute for—Fed policy action.

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