Fed official Williams expects inflation hit to peak within coming months

May 28, 2026, 1:28:48 PM UTC(4 hours ago)

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New York Fed President John Williams stated that the current surge in inflation is likely to reach its maximum impact in the next few months before beginning to subside
The comments come as the annual inflation rate accelerated to 3.8 percent in April 2026, the highest level since May 2023, driven largely by an energy shock from the war with Iran
Market traders have adjusted expectations to price in a higher for longer interest rate environment, with many now anticipating the Fed will remain on hold until late 2026
Core inflation, which excludes volatile food and energy costs, also edged higher to 3.3 percent annually, matching economist expectations but remaining well above the Fed target
The Federal Reserve recently maintained the federal funds rate at a target range of 3.5 to 3.75 percent, with some officials now questioning the timing of previously projected rate cuts

FED'S WILLIAMS: HIT TO INFALTION LIKELY TO PEAK IN NEXT FEW MONTHS