# Fed Governor Barr says he'll support rate hike if inflation doesn't ease

https://mins.news/en/item/40381

- CNBC, 2026-09-01 13:05 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/01/fed-governor-barr-says-hell-support-rate-hike-if-inflation-doesnt-ease.html

> Fed Governor Barr said he would support raising interest rates if inflation fails to ease. He expressed concern that broader price pressures are taking hold while inflation remains above the Fed’s 2% target.

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