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Fed Mary Daly says energy surge has not shifted long term inflation expectations

Economy
Published on 8 May 2026
Fed Mary Daly says energy surge has not shifted long term inflation expectations

Long term inflation expectations held steady despite energy jump

Federal Reserve official Mary Daly said the central bank remains committed to its 2% inflation target and that higher energy prices have not yet affected medium- and long-term inflation expectations. She added that current policy remains slightly restrictive, while a potential resolution to the U.S.-Iran conflict could further reduce inflation pressures in the outlook for markets.

  • Mary Daly reaffirmed the Fed’s 2% inflation target commitment
  • Energy price rises have not moved medium or long term expectations
  • Fed policy is still slightly restrictive, per Daly
  • A U.S.-Iran resolution could ease inflation pressures further
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