Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee suggests a cautious approach to monetary policy amidst economic uncertainty fueled by trade tariffs. He acknowledges the tariffs’ potential stagflationary impact, making policy responses complex. While not ruling out future rate adjustments, Goolsbee emphasizes the need to assess the economy’s reaction to these tariffs.
US inflation tops 4% for first time in three years, keeping Fed hike in play
US inflation climbed to 4.1% in May, driven by rising energy prices, keeping the Federal Reserve’s interest rate hike plans on the table for September.
June 25, 2026