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Fed officials signal more tightening as inflation persists

Multiple Fed officials said inflation remains stubborn, with talk of further gradual rate increases. Japanese government bond yields rose.

Fed funds rate
3.88% −0.70 pts · 2 yr
3.62%4.10%4.58%10 Nov8 Nov6 Nov 26
Daily data. Source: FRED, St. Louis Fed.

What we know

Market news accounts relay Goolsbee calling CPI "borderline troubling" with services inflation the main worry. Paulson reportedly said further gradual rate increases are appropriate. Bowman reportedly flagged October core PCE at 3.3% y/y and equity correction risk (relayed, unconfirmed). JGB yields rose, with the 10-year at 2.745%.

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@wallstengine

“"WE HAVE A REAL INFLATION ISSUE ON OUR HANDS"”

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@FirstSquawk

“FURTHER "GRADUAL" RATE INCREASES ARE APPROPRIATE”

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