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Fed Governor Cook says she's 'prepared to act' on rate hike to address, 10s -7bp · desk brief, Wed 05 Aug 2026

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Treasuries (close 2026-08-04): 2s 4.2% (-5.0bp), 10s 4.63% (-7.0bp), 30s 5.18% (-5.0bp).

Tape (close 2026-08-04): VIX 16.5, 2s10s +43bp.

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What mattered:

• Fed Governor Cook says she's 'prepared to act' on rate hike to address inflation

• Fed's Cook: It may still prove unnecessary for the Fed to hike rates

• Fed’s Cook: Risk Growing That Excessive Inflation Will Become Entrenched in Economy

• Fed’s Cook Says Ready to Raise Rates If Inflation Doesn’t Cool

• Kashkari Says Fed Should Raise Rates Now to Bring Down Inflation

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