Marketplace · Friday, September 11, 2026
The US inflation rate rose to 0.4% in August, up from 0.1% in July, prompting the Federal Reserve to consider raising interest rates. Analysts, like Omer Sharif, suggest the Fed must act to maintain credibility, especially after hawkish remarks from officials like Kevin Warsh.
“For the Fed, it is time to put up or shut up.”
“You cannot give a speech like you did at Jackson Hole and not support a rate hike at the next meeting.”
“And he also said at sufficient speeds. So, you know, they're not going to wait around a long time. They want to see it improving quickly.”