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Minneapolis Fed President Signals Potential Rate Hike on Inflation Concerns

Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis President Neel Kashkari indicated Friday that persistent inflation pressures could prompt an interest-rate increase in 2026. Speaking at the Aspen Ideas Festival in Colorado, Kashkari said he included one rate hike in his economic projections released earlier this month. "I'm concerned about inflation, and it's not only tied to what's happening in the Middle East," Kashkari said. "It's just the impression of broader inflationary pressures in the economy." His comments reflect concern among Fed officials about price pressures. Kashkari's outlook shows the central bank is monitoring inflation trends against its target. The rate-increase projection signals potential tightening if inflation pressures persist.