Most Fed officials were worried about higher inflation

Most Fed officials were worried about higher inflation, but not enough to put rate hikes on the table, minutes of December meeting show
Almost all” Fed officials judged that the upside risks to inflation had increased, according to minutes of the Fed’s December meeting released Wednesday.
Federal Reserve officials at December meeting expected slower pace of rate cuts ahead
Federal Reserve officials at their meeting Dec. 17-18 expected to dial back the pace of interest rate cuts this year in the face of persistently elevated inflation and the threat of widespread tariffs and other potential policy changes.
Fed officials worry Trump policies may lengthen inflation fight
The reality of President-elect Donald Trump's election victory on a platform of aggressive tariffs and deportation of some immigrants landed hard at the Federal Reserve's meeting last month, with U.S.
Fed Isn’t Certain Where Interest Rates Will Head, Minutes Show. Inflation and Trump Are Concerns.
Policymakers emphasized that policy is not on a preset path, and will need to evolve in response to the data and enacted policies of the new administration.
Fed eyes slower rate cuts on worries about stalling disinflation: Fed's minutes
Federal Reserve policymakers were in favor of slowing the pace of rate cuts on concerns about stalling disinflation, according to the minutes of the Federal Reserve’s Dec. 17-18 meeting released Wednesday.

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