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flag Cleveland Fed's Beth Hammack urges keeping rates high to fight inflation, opposing near-term cuts.

flag Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack said on Thursday that monetary policy must remain restrictive to continue lowering inflation, opposing near-term rate cuts. flag Speaking at the Pittsburgh Economic Club, she noted inflation remains above the Fed’s 2% target and is expected to stay elevated for two to three more years. flag Despite a balanced labor market with some softening, she said the economy lacks sufficient weakness to justify easing. flag Hammack, who opposed the October rate cut, cited persistent inflation pressures from tariffs and services. flag She downplayed the recent U.S. dollar decline, calling it a return to normal levels. flag Her comments align with other Fed officials cautioning against further cuts ahead of the December meeting.

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