- Boston Fed President Susan Collins voted for a 25-basis-point rate hike at the last FOMC meeting.
Boston Fed President Susan Collins said persistent inflation and renewed Middle East conflict supported her vote for a 25-basis-point rate hike. She warned higher energy prices could keep inflation above the Fed's 2% target and said a somewhat more restrictive fed funds rate will help return inflation to target.
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