# Fed’s Hammack says higher rates may be needed to prevent an ‘inflationary mindset’

https://mins.news/en/item/96838

- CNBC, 2026-10-12 17:15 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/10/12/beth-hammack-fed-inflation-policy.html

> Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack said tighter monetary policy may be needed to bring inflation down and prevent an “inflationary mindset” from taking hold.

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