Fed Governor Barr says he'll support rate hike if inflation doesn't ease

The policymaker said he's concerned about "broader price pressures taking hold" as inflation has prevailed above the Fed's 2% target.

# Fed Governor Barr says he'll support rate hike if inflation doesn't ease The policymaker said he's concerned about "broader price pressures taking hold" as inflation has prevailed above the Fed's 2% target. **Read the full article:** [CNBC](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/01/fed-governor-barr-says-hell-support-rate-hike-if-inflation-doesnt-ease.html) *This article was originally published by CNBC. MoneyWiseInc provides expert curation of the best financial content from trusted sources.*