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Chicago Fed's Austan Goolsbee Is Still Worried About Inflation, Overheating
Friday, August 28, 2026
Austan Goolsbee, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, said in recent remarks that he remains concerned about inflation risks and the potential for economic overheating. Goolsbee cited the possibility of future economic shocks as a factor in his assessment of monetary policy. The Chicago Fed president's comments reflect ongoing debate among Federal Reserve officials about the appropriate path for interest rates.
