IMF WARNS U.S. INFLATION RISKS PUSH FED CAUTION IMF sees rising U.S. inflation pressures from higher tariffs and renewed energy costs feeding into headline inflation. It urges the Federal Reserve to proceed cautiously, citing persistent upside risks. The IMF now expects a return to the 2% inflation target by end-2027, later than its prior mid-2027 forecast, noting markets are increasingly pricing in potential rate hikes. It also stresses careful, data-dependent Fed policy and clear communication.(*Walter Bloomberg)