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St. Louis Fed President Musalem said tighter monetary policy is needed soon, according to CNBC Top News reporting on October 30, 2026. His comments offer the first indication of how Fed officials view the next policy steps after this week's decision to hold interest rates steady. The remarks follow the Federal Reserve's decision to keep rates unchanged this week. The sources do not give further detail on the economic conditions Musalem cited or any market reaction to his comments.