Federal Reserve divisions deepen over inflation and growth. The central bank's latest policy minutes reveal sharp disagreements among policymakers, with four of twelve voting members dissenting from the decision to hold interest rates steady, marking the highest dissent count since 1992. Consumer inflation accelerated to 3.8% last month, a three-year high, while geopolitical tensions threaten to push energy prices higher. Some officials worry the Fed may need additional rate hikes if inflation remains above the 2% target. Incoming Fed Chair Kevin Warsh, who favors lower rates, faces an early test managing these competing pressures between controlling inflation and supporting employment growth. The labor market shows mixed signals, adding complexity to monetary policy decisions ahead.
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