Macro· ★★★★· bearish·

Fed's Collins warns inflation risks remain above 2%

  • Collins backed a quarter-point hike taking rates to about 3.9%
  • Inflation has exceeded the Fed's 2% target for over five years
  • Drivers include Middle East supply shocks and strong demand
  • Collins holds no FOMC vote in 2026 but joins policy talks
Why it matters: The hawkish signal points to possible further tightening, pressuring risk assets including crypto while supporting the dollar.
Source: Crypto Briefing