Fed minutes from the September meeting show several officials believed the current policy rate was not sufficiently restrictive, signaling potential for further rate hikes. Some officials also warned that a higher rate would stop sector-specific price hikes from spreading. The minutes reinforce a hawkish stance, with incoming data guiding the next move.

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