Fed governor COOK said Wednesday it is prudent to allow more time to see how inf
evolves, but she is prepared to act if inf does not slow quickly. She cited
upside pressure from an AI investment boom, tariffs and price effects from an
Iran war. COOK said the balance of risks has shifted markedly since a year ago,
with inf risks now outweighing employment risks, and reaffirmed her firm
commitment to achieving the Fed's inf target.