Fed May Need to Raise Rates Due to Persistent Inflation

San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly stated the central bank will likely need to raise interest rates as services inflation remains stubbornly high. Producers may pass rising costs to consumers amid resilient spending.

FILE PHOTO: San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank President Mary Daly pauses as she speaks during an interview with Reuters at the  Federal Reserve Bank building in San Francisco, California, U.S., April 9, 2026. REUTERS/Carlos Barria/File Photo

San Francisco Federal Reserve President Mary Daly stated on Friday that the central bank will likely need to raise its policy rate as services inflation persists. The remarks signal a potential shift in monetary policy as policymakers confront sticky price pressures across the United States. Higher borrowing costs could soon follow if consumer spending remains resilient through the upcoming holiday shopping season.