https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/when-companies-stop-driving-a-hard-bargain-this-fed-official-starts-worryingContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/when-companies-stop-driving-a-hard-bargain-this-fed-official-starts-worryinghttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/when-companies-stop-driving-a-hard-bargain-this-fed-official-starts-worrying#u123734Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:38:03 +0000Cleveland Federal Reserve President Beth Hammack warned that borrowing costs might need to increase to prevent an inflationary mindset from taking root. Hammack expressed concern that companies have stopped driving hard bargains, signaling potential shifts in pricing power and inflation dynamics. To counter these pressures, she indicated support for smaller and more frequent rate hikes as part of her policy reaction function. Her remarks highlight ongoing central bank deliberations over monetary policy paths, as officials weigh the risk of persistent price growth against economic stability.Why