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

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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