# Fed's Barr says more rate hikes likely to be needed to curb inflation

https://mins.news/en/item/79227

- Reuters, 2026-09-29 19:40 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/feds-barr-says-more-rate-hikes-likely-be-needed-curb-inflation-2026-09-29/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6abc142aa32b7800017a9dd1

> Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr renewed his call for further interest-rate increases on Tuesday, saying high energy prices and a surge in AI-related investment have knocked progress toward the central bank’s 2% inflation target off course.

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