Fed’s Logan Favors Modestly Higher Rates to Lower Inflation

Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan urged higher interest rates, arguing inflation is not on a sustainable path back to the Fed’s 2% target. The hawkish signal increases expectations for tighter policy for longer, which can pressure rate-sensitive assets and risk sentiment.

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Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan urged higher interest rates, arguing inflation is not on a sustainable path back to the Fed’s 2% target. The hawkish signal increases expectations for tighter policy for longer, which can pressure rate-sensitive assets and risk sentiment.