Federal Reserve minutes show growing concern that inflation driven by the Iran war could persist above the 2% target, prompting discussions around possible future rate hikes. Several policymakers signalled tightening may be needed, marking a more hawkish shift. Bond yields rose as markets priced in reduced chances of rate cuts.

Inflation is rising again as energy shocks push markets to price in potential Fed rate hikes in 2026, shifting expectations away from cuts.

A majority of officials anticipated that interest rate increases would be necessary if the Iran war continued to aggravate inflation.

Federal Reserve meeting minutes reveal most officials consider rate hikes possible if inflation stays above the 2% PCE target, delaying hopes for cuts.

Federal Reserve minutes show growing concern that inflation driven by the Iran war could persist above the 2% target, prompting discussions around possible future rate hikes.…

Inflation pressures have been aggravated by the U.S.-Israel-led war against Iran.

The fallout from the Iran war is stoking quicker price increases just as Kevin Warsh is about become Fed chair.

Incoming Fed chairman Kevin Warsh will inherit an increasingly hawkish crew of central bankers. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Fed's April FOMC minutes show officials open to raising interest rates if inflation stays above 2%, creating a potential headwind for crypto and risk assets.

Fed minutes reveal rate hike discussions as inflation stays above 2%, the dollar hits a six-week high near 99.37, and Iran talks uncertainty rattles markets.

FOMC minutes reveal Fed officials are considering rate hikes as inflation hits 3.3%. Here's what the hawkish pivot means for crypto and risk assets.

The Federal Reserve held rates steady as inflation hit 3.8%, oil eased from $100+ highs amid US-Iran truce talks, and Bitcoin traded above $80K.