[Fed's Hammark: Gradual Rate Hikes Less Disruptive, Prefers Frequent, Small Interest Rate Adjustments] BlockBeats reports that on November 5th, 2026 FOMC voting member Hammark will speak on stablecoins and safe-haven currencies, stating that monetary policy needs to shift to a restrictive stance. Inflation has been excessively high and is heading in the wrong direction. Gradual rate hikes have less disruptive effects on the economy and financial system. The US dollar remains the world's leading reserve currency, and it's hard to imagine it losing that status. The independence of the US central bank is crucial to reducing inflation to 2%, and he prefers frequent, small interest rate adjustments.