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Fed Officials Warn of Debt Reckoning as Inflation Fight Continues

Federal Reserve policymakers expressed concern about the trajectory of U.S. debt levels while signaling a cautious approach to monetary policy. Richmond Federal Reserve Bank President Tom Barkin stated that persistent debt growth will eventually force a reckoning, though timing remains uncertain. Boston Federal Reserve Bank President Susan Collins said the central bank will maintain current interest rate levels pending further progress on inflation. Officials want to see additional movement toward the Fed's 2% inflation target before adjusting course. Labor market weakness and elevated inflation continue to complicate the policy outlook.