Fed’s Williams Cautions War-Driven Inflation Threatens US Growth

53 articles · Updated · CNBC · Apr 16

New York Fed President John Williams warned that the Iran war is already pushing up prices and slowing US economic growth.
Williams highlighted rising energy and commodity costs, with supply chain disruptions causing higher prices for fuel, groceries, and other goods.
He said inflation could remain elevated if the conflict persists, complicating the Fed’s efforts to balance stable prices and low unemployment.

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