# Fed policymakers’ inflation concerns increased at July meeting, minutes show

https://mins.news/en/item/26544

- Reuters, 2026-08-19 18:35 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/fed-policymakers-inflation-concerns-increased-july-meeting-minutes-show-2026-08-19/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a85f75cc69d29000181a3c4

> Minutes from the Federal Reserve’s July meeting show that concern over inflation intensified. Several policymakers were prepared to raise rates, while many said higher borrowing costs would be necessary if inflation failed to fall to the central bank’s 2% target.

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