Inflation is back to taking center stage for the Federal Reserve as officials navigate the latest energy price shocks to the economy. All this brings the odds of further interest rate cuts lower, with some experts speculating that the central bank could even raise rates in 2026. Yahoo Finance Senior Reporter Jennifer Schonberger assesses the Fed’s current situation and the possibility of an extended term for Fed Chair Jerome Powell.
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