Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook signaled support for keeping US interest rates steady, citing mixed economic risks from tariffs, the Iran war, and rising AI investment. She warned inflation is trending higher due to energy costs and wage pressures but said the labor market remains stable with no immediate need for cuts.

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook signaled support for keeping US interest rates steady, citing mixed economic risks from tariffs, the Iran war, and rising AI investment. She…

Fed Governor Lisa Cook signals readiness to raise interest rates if tariff-driven inflation persists, posing potential headwinds for crypto and risk assets.