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Fed’s Hammack says tighter policy may be needed to prevent ‘inflationary mindset’

Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack said Monday that a more restrictive stance—and quick, smaller rate moves when feasible—may be necessary to return inflation to 2%, according to CNBC. Traders largely expect a December hike, CME’s FedWatch tool shows.

CNBC Finance·Oct 13, 2026, 2:58 AM·2 min read✓ Verified

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