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- Fed Governor Michael Barr said he would back an interest-rate hike if inflation does not ease.
- He warned inflation has stayed above the 2% target for nearly 5½ years, now at 3.7%.
- Barr noted consumer spending remains resilient while core inflation, excluding food and energy, sits at 3.3%.
- The Fed will review new consumer and producer price indexes next week.
