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Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland
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- 1Fed's Hammack warns inflation expectations could deteriorate▼Fed's Hammack worried inflation expectations could deteriorate
Beth Hammack, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, said she is concerned that inflation expectations among consumers and businesses could worsen if price pressures persist. Her comments add to a debate within the US central bank over how long to keep interest rates elevated while policymakers wait for clearer evidence that inflation is returning to the 2% target.
- 2Fed's Hammack Says Yields Reflect Growth, Debt and Rates●Fed’s Hammack Says Yields Reflect Growth, US Debt and Rate Path
Beth Hammack, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, said current US Treasury yields reflect a combination of economic growth, the level of US government debt, and expectations for the path of interest rates. Her comments address persistent market debate over why long-term yields remain elevated despite the Fed's policy direction.