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August 4, 2026
Philadelphia Fed President Paulson Supports Current Interest Rates
- Paulson voted to maintain the Fed's benchmark rate at 3.5%-3.75%.
- She emphasizes the need for progress in reducing inflation towards the 2% target.
- Paulson is open to adjusting rates if inflation does not decrease further.
2 Sources
- Philadelphia Fed President Paulson content with rates at current level, but keeping an open mindAug 4, 2026 at 1:18 PM · CNBC
- Paulson mantém “mente aberta” sobre perspectivas da política monetária do Fed em meio à inflação altaAug 4, 2026 at 1:23 PM · Reuters