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Cleveland Fed Chief Warns AI Could Fuel Inflation — And Rate Hikes Aren't Off the Table
CNBC·Thursday, 2 July 2026
Cleveland Federal Reserve President Beth Hammack told CNBC that inflation has been 'too high for the past five years' and warned that AI could actually push prices higher rather than lower them. She said interest rate hikes may still be necessary if inflation does not come down. Her comments add to a growing debate inside the Fed about the direction of monetary policy.
Why It Matters
If the US raises rates further, borrowing costs globally go up — which matters for Indian businesses that access dollar-denominated credit and for Indian startups eyeing US funding.
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