https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/read-the-minutes-fade-the-presser-by-claudia-sahm-stay-at-home-macroContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/read-the-minutes-fade-the-presser-by-claudia-sahm-stay-at-home-macrohttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/read-the-minutes-fade-the-presser-by-claudia-sahm-stay-at-home-macro#u46552Sun, 23 Aug 2026 01:30:49 +0000Federal Reserve officials expressed growing concern about elevated inflation at their latest meeting, with many indicating that rate hikes may be needed to address the issue. This development suggests that the Fed may be considering further monetary policy tightening, potentially as early as September. The minutes from the meeting reveal a broadening consensus among officials in favor of rate increases.Why it mattersThe Federal Reserve has been navigating a challenging economic environment, with inflation remaining above the central bank's target rate. The Fed has previously signaled that