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Mr. Hassett added there was no need for the Fed to raise rates, arguing that prices are trending in the right direction.
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Kevin Hassett stated in September 2026 that the Federal Reserve did not need to raise rates because prices were trending in the right direction.
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Claim Maker
Kevin Hassett
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News Article
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{
    "date": "2026-09-30",
    "person": "Kevin Hassett",
    "organization": "Federal Reserve"
}
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Economy Federal Reserve Prices Interest Rates
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September 30, 2026 at 7:03 PM (1 week ago)
Last Updated
September 30, 2026 at 7:03 PM (1 week ago)

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High Gas and Rising Mortgage Rates Trouble Trump as Midterms Near
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/26/business/trump-economy-midterm-elections.html

As the 2026 midterm elections approach, President Trump faces political challenges due to persistently high gas prices and rising mortgage rates, exacerbated by the ongoing war in Iran. Voters are increasingly blaming Trump for their financial woes, despite his claims of a strong economy.

US Economy Midterm Elections 2026 Inflation Gas Prices Mortgage Rates Trump Administration Iran War Federal Reserve

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