Kashkari: hiking rates in this way could push the economy into recession

5 Sep 2018 07:37 AM

During a press conference, US Federal Reserve Bank member Neel Kashkari said rate hike pace was strong. His most prominent comments were as follows:

  • The turmoil in emerging markets, as in Turkey, may affect the pace of global growth.
  • Tension in trade is one of the most important challenges facing the US economy.
  • The economy couldn't afford accelerating in interest rate growth.
  • The economy may slip into recession if the interest rate continues to rise.

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