Fed Governor Logan said the Fed should raise rates to address elevated inflation, signalling she may oppose keeping policy unchanged at this month's meeting. She said Tuesday's June CPI showed price growth easing but not enough to convince her inflation has returned to the Fed's 2% path. "June CPI does suggest inflation could return to the target and the outlook is more optimistic," Logan said, "but that path remains fragile. I currently believe a modest rate increase would better balance the ou

2026-07-17

Fed Governor Logan said the Fed should raise rates to address elevated inflation, signalling she may oppose keeping policy unchanged at this month's meeting. She said Tuesday's June CPI showed price growth easing but not enough to convince her inflation has returned to the Fed's 2% path. "June CPI does suggest inflation could return to the target and the outlook is more optimistic," Logan said, "but that path remains fragile. I currently believe a modest rate increase would better balance the outlook and risks."