Fed official Harmack said the Fed must raise rates now, arguing current policy is not restrictive and recent shocks have pushed inflation higher. He warned rapid growth could add further price pressure; rate hikes may be painful but are necessary to

2026-08-13

Fed official Harmack said the Fed must raise rates now, arguing current policy is not restrictive and recent shocks have pushed inflation higher. He warned rapid growth could add further price pressure; rate hikes may be painful but are necessary to prevent economic overheating. Inflation is broad-based, not confined to specific sectors, and the Fed must be accountable to inflation data.