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Federal Reserve

Kashkari's Hawkish Stance Casts Shadow on Future Fed Rate Cuts, Signals Higher Bar for Easing

Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari has emerged as a prominent voice of caution within the Federal Reserve, explicitly dissenting from the central bank's most recent interest rate cut and maintaining an undecided stance on a potential December 2025 reduction. His position, characterized by concerns over persistent inflation

Inflation

South Dakotans' Inflation Woes Echo in Minneapolis Fed's Halls, Signaling Potential FOMC Shifts

Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari has recently concluded a series of engagements, including a pivotal town hall in Rapid City on October 16-17, 2025, where he directly heard from South Dakotans grappling with persistent inflation. This ground-level economic feedback, characterized by widespread "sticker shock" at the grocery

AI

Neel Kashkari's AI Paradox: Fewer Job Losses, Higher Interest Rates?

Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis President Neel Kashkari has recently offered a thought-provoking perspective on artificial intelligence (AI), challenging conventional wisdom that AI will lead to widespread job displacement. Instead, Kashkari posits that the massive capital investment required for AI infrastructure could exert upward pressure on interest rates, even as