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Fed's Musalem signals more tightening as inflation stays elevated

Policy desk, National Trade News (2026-10-08): St. Louis Federal Reserve (Fed) President Alberto Musalem said on Thursday that inflation is elevated and that to bring it back to the 2% goal, “more monetary… Primary source: original at FXStreet (fxstreet.com).

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Fed's Musalem signals more tightening as inflation stays elevated

St. Louis Federal Reserve (Fed) President Alberto Musalem said on Thursday that inflation is elevated and that to bring it back to the 2% goal, “more monetary policy firming will be required.”

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