Top Fed Official Changes Mind on Interest Rates

Top Fed Official Changes Mind on Interest Rates

Federal Reserve leader Christopher Waller warned on July 6 that inflation—the rise in prices—is becoming a bigger concern. Back in February, he thought it was under control and wanted to cut interest rates. But an oil price jump tied to conflict with Iran changed his mind. Now markets think there's a one-in-four chance the Fed will raise rates in July.

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