Fed Governor Lisa Cook Signals Readiness to Raise Interest Rates
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook said she is prepared to support an increase in the benchmark interest rate if inflation does not ease. She noted that inflation risks now outweigh the risks to the labour market and warned that the Fed is running out of room to wait for disinflation. Cook voted with the majority to keep the federal‑funds rate unchanged at the last FOMC meeting, a decision that drew three dissenting votes favoring a hike. She cited tariffs, the Middle East conflict and AI‑related investment as drivers that could ease price pressures. In her remarks delivered at the 2026 Economic Luncheon of the Anchorage Economic Development Corporation in Anchorage, Alaska, Cook affirmed her commitment to restoring price stability. Recent comments from New York Fed President John Williams and Philadelphia Fed leader Anna Paulson also signaled openness to raising rates if needed.
Entities: Anchorage Economic Development Corporation · Anna Paulson · Federal Reserve · John Williams · Kevin Warsh · Lisa Cook · United States
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- [● 6 SOURCES] Cook voted in favor of keeping the federal‑funds rate unchanged at the last FOMC meeting. (Lisa Cook)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Cook said inflation risks outweigh job‑market risks. (Fed Governor Lisa Cook)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Lisa Cook said she is prepared to raise rates if inflation does not start easing. (Fed Governor Lisa Cook)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Cook cited tariffs, the Middle‑East conflict and AI‑related investment as factors that could ease price pressures. (Fed Governor Lisa Cook)
- [● 6 SOURCES] Three Fed officials dissented, favoring a rate hike at the same meeting. (Federal Reserve)
- [● 6 SOURCES] Cook delivered her remarks at the 2026 Economic Luncheon of the Anchorage Economic Development Corporation in Anchorage, Alaska. (Lisa Cook)
- [● 6 SOURCES] John Williams and Anna Paulson have signaled openness to raising rates. (Federal Reserve officials)
- [● 6 SOURCES] Cook warned the Fed is running out of room to wait for disinflation. (Lisa Cook)
- [● 6 SOURCES] Cook said tariffs, the Middle East conflict and AI investment could ease inflation pressures. (Lisa Cook)
- [● 6 SOURCES] Lisa Cook said she is prepared to raise rates if inflation does not moderate. (Lisa Cook)
- [● 6 SOURCES] Lisa Cook said inflation risks outweigh job‑market risks. (Lisa Cook)