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2025-09-16 19:15:04
[US Treasury Secretary Hints at Possible Rate Hike, Market Focus on Fed's Direction] ⑴ US Treasury Secretary Benson said he would consider raising interest rates if the former president believed inflation was a problem. ⑵ Benson said he hopes the Fed will keep pace with the market and observe whether its monetary policy is neutral or accommodative. ⑶ Benson mentioned that the former president believes the Fed is currently behind the curve and has begun addressing affordability issues. ⑷ Benson praised the assessment of former St. Louis Fed President James Bullard, citing his strong academic background in monetary policy and deep understanding of the Fed, and held fruitful talks with him. ⑸ Benson noted that the front end of the yield curve has inverted, but long-end yields remain robust, and expected inflation to begin to decline.
