FED'S KASHKARI: WE ALL NEED TO BE OPEN MINDED ABOUT FUTURE OF INTEREST RATE POLICY - CBS FED'S KASHKARI: THE LONGER THE WAR GOES ON, THE GREATER THE INFLATION PRESSURE

Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari emphasized the need for an open-minded approach to future interest rate policy, linking prolonged geopolitical conflicts to rising inflation pressures. This commentary suggests a potential shift in monetary policy, influenced by the rate differential between U.S. interest rates and global benchmarks. Assets most exposed include Treasury bonds, which may face downward pressure as inflation expectations rise, and commodities, particularly oil, which could see volatility due to supply disruptions from ongoing conflicts. Traders will closely watch upcoming inflation data releases, particularly the Consumer Price Index (CPI), to gauge the impact on Fed policy and market sentiment.

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