Economics

Fed’s Bullard Urges Front-Loading Hikes to Ensure Inflation Credibility

  • On CNBC, he repeats call for 100 basis points by July 1
  • Fed credibility is on he line, St. Louis Fed leader says

James Bullard

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Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis President James Bullard said the U.S. central bank needs to move forward its plans to raise interest rates to underline the Fed’s inflation-fighting credibility.