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US Fed Officials Warn AI Could Push Inflation Higher — Rate Hikes Back on the Table
CNBC·Wednesday, 1 July 2026
Two US Federal Reserve presidents — Cleveland's Beth Hammack and Minneapolis's Neel Kashkari — have both signalled that interest rate hikes may be necessary this year. Hammack told CNBC that inflation has been too high for five years and that AI could fuel it further. Kashkari separately said he expects a hike as the economy continues to feel the impact of spiking inflation.
Why It Matters
When the US raises interest rates, it affects global capital flows — including money that moves in and out of Indian markets. Higher US rates can pull foreign investors away from Indian stocks and bonds.
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