Officials warn inflation is broad‑based; input costs and wages keep pressure on prices

Aug 26, 2026

OEA presenters told legislators producer prices, energy and rising employment costs are feeding consumer inflation and that sustained overshoots above the Fed's 2% target may require further tightening.

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Carl Ricadana and revenue staff told the committee that inflation remains above target across several measures and that input‑price pressures are cascading to consumer prices.

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