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Fed Officials Signal Readiness to Raise Rates if Inflation Persists

Federal Reserve policymakers indicated Tuesday they remain prepared to tighten monetary policy further if price pressures fail to subside. They assess current conditions as appropriately positioned.

Vice Chair Philip Jefferson said the central bank should reassess its stance if inflation doesn't continue cooling. New York Federal Reserve President John Williams argued that price gains have already peaked based on five contributing factors.

Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh told lawmakers the central bank would pursue a policy shift needed to eliminate the inflation burden weighing on Americans over the past five years. Dallas Federal Reserve President Logan separately called for modestly higher rates, contending that recent inflation data, while encouraging, remains insufficient to declare victory.

The remarks suggest the Fed maintains flexibility to adjust rates depending on economic data ahead, though officials see no immediate need for action.