(Washington) The US Federal Reserve (Fed) could start raising its key rates “by the end of 2022” if the economy stays on track, its vice-president Richard Clarida said on Monday, while ruling out a very low hike. short term.
If inflation slows and unemployment falls as it anticipates, the “conditions necessary to raise […] key rates will be reached by the end of 2022, “said Mr. Clarida, who also considers that the imbalances between supply and demand should” dissipate over time “, and” without persistent pressure ”on prices and wages.