
April Consumer Price Index data was widely expected to show inflation rising to a nearly three-year high, driven largely by higher energy costs tied to the conflict with Iran. Kashkari cited spiking inflation as a key reason he now expects a rate hike this year, reinforcing the link between stronger inflation readings and a higher probability of Fed tightening. That connection raises near-term risks for household budgets and monetary policy decisions.
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