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Kashkari Flags Persistent Inflation Risks, Avoids Guidance on Next Rate Cut
📅 May 27, 2026 03:00 ET
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GazetaDay Editorial
Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari warned on Wednesday that inflation remains stubbornly elevated, while declining to offer any specific timeline for the next interest rate cut.
Inflation Outlook and Policy Stance
Kashkari emphasized that price pressures have not yet subsided to the central bank's target, describing the current inflation trajectory as “persistent.” He noted that the Federal Reserve must remain cautious and data-dependent, refraining from committing to any particular course of action on monetary easing.
Economic Conditions and Labor Market
The Fed official pointed to a still-tight labor market and resilient consumer spending as factors that could keep inflation from cooling quickly. He reiterated that the central bank’s primary focus is on achieving price stability, even if that means holding rates higher for longer.
Lack of Forward Guidance
When pressed on the possibility of a rate reduction later this year, Kashkari avoided providing explicit guidance. He instead stressed that future decisions will hinge on incoming economic data, particularly inflation readings and employment figures.
Market Context
As of today, May 27, 2026, the United States dollar traded at 71.67 Russian rubles (change: +0.12), while the euro stood at 83.30 rubles (change: -2.15). Bitcoin was at $75,719, down 1.5% over the past 24 hours. Crude oil was estimated at approximately $72 per barrel.
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