https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/u-s-interest-rates-could-rise-over-next-six-to-nine-months-fed-s-musalem-saysContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/u-s-interest-rates-could-rise-over-next-six-to-nine-months-fed-s-musalem-sayshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/u-s-interest-rates-could-rise-over-next-six-to-nine-months-fed-s-musalem-says#u116455Sun, 11 Oct 2026 14:42:04 +0000St. Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem stated that United States interest rates might need to increase further over the upcoming six to nine months. Speaking during a moderated question and answer session at Bloomberg's The Future of Fixed Income Event, Musalem emphasized that a tighter monetary policy is necessary to lower inflation. He noted that the recent rise in inflation is not entirely energy-related. This outlook signals a potential shift in monetary policy direction as the central bank addresses ongoing economic pressures and works to bring inflation down to target levels.Why it