{
  "id": 19848390,
  "title": "Fed’s Collins says more rate hikes may be needed soon",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/feds-collins-says-more-rate-hikes-may-be-needed-soon",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-11-13T18:00:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hellenic Shipping News",
    "slug": "hellenic-shipping-news",
    "url": "https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/feds-collins-says-more-rate-hikes-may-be-needed-soon/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Federal Reserve Bank of Boston President Susan Collins indicated on Friday that the central bank may need to implement additional interest rate hikes in the near future. She stated that despite recent inflation data being less promising than anticipated, the direction for monetary policy remains clear. Collins emphasized that some additional firming, or tightening, of policy is appropriate. She suggested that the Fed might have to raise rates more than currently anticipated. Collins described the best-case scenario for monetary policy as a \"careful adjustment.\" She noted that the labor market is in good shape and financial markets are functioning well. Collins also mentioned signs that artificial intelligence is helping businesses cope with rising demand.",
  "summary": "Federal Reserve Bank of Boston President Susan Collins said Friday that additional monetary policy tightening will be needed soon as inflation remains too high and shows signs of spreading across the economy. Collins told Bloomberg Television that the direction for monetary policy is clear, though the pace and final destination remain uncertain. She noted that ...",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}