https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/fed-s-vice-chair-jefferson-warns-inflation-remains-high-but-fed-will-need-time-to-assess-ratesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/fed-s-vice-chair-jefferson-warns-inflation-remains-high-but-fed-will-need-time-to-assess-rateshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/fed-s-vice-chair-jefferson-warns-inflation-remains-high-but-fed-will-need-time-to-assess-rates#u97925Sun, 04 Oct 2026 07:11:32 +0000Federal Reserve Vice Chairman Philip Jefferson stated that the central bank should take its time to observe and evaluate incoming data before deciding on its next interest rate move. Speaking on monetary policy, Jefferson acknowledged that inflation remains high, while financial markets have responded by cutting the odds of a rate hike in October. Several other top Federal Reserve leaders also indicated that the next rate increase can wait, signaling that policymakers will likely keep interest rates on hold during the upcoming October meeting.Why it mattersThe remarks from top central bank off