'Many' Fed officials think higher rates will be needed if inflation stays high

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh speaks to reporters during his first news conference since taking the helm at the central bank in Washington on June 17, 2026.

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National story. 10 articles from 9 sources. Updated Aug 20, 2026.

Part of Trump's fight with the Federal Reserve over Jerome Powell and Lisa Cook

How each side is putting it

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4 sources
Ran by 6 outlets across the spectrum· PBS NewsHour, The Boston Globe, +1 more
PBS NewsHourLean Left· Aug 19, 2026

'Many' Fed officials think higher rates will be needed if inflation stays high

The Boston GlobeLean Left· Aug 19, 2026

‘Many’ Fed officials think higher rates will be needed if inflation stays high

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· Aug 19, 2026

'Many' Fed officials think higher rates will be needed if inflation stays high

QuartzLean Left· Aug 19, 2026

Fed minutes reveal how far the case for a rate hike spread at its most divided meeting in a decade

QuartzLean Left· Aug 17, 2026

Goldman Sachs says a September Fed rate hike is very unlikely as inflation cools

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3 sources
Ran by 6 outlets across the spectrum· Anchorage Daily News, WTOP Washington DC
Anchorage Daily NewsCenter· Aug 19, 2026

‘Many’ Fed officials think higher rates will be needed if inflation stays high

WTOP Washington DCCenter· Aug 19, 2026

‘Many’ Fed officials think higher rates will be needed if inflation stays high

ForbesCenter· Aug 19, 2026

Fed Minutes Signal Interest Rate Hikes Unless Inflation Improves

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2 sources
Toledo BladeLean Right· Aug 20, 2026· ran in 6 outlets

'Many' Fed officials think higher rates will be needed if inflation stays high

New York PostLean Right· Aug 19, 2026

Latest Federal Reserve minutes show more support for rate hikes as inflation fears mount

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