Top Fed official signals more rate rises may not be needed as economy slows

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A top official at the Federal Reserve has sent his strongest signal to date that further monetary tightening from the US central bank may not be needed given clear signs that the economy is slowing to a degree necessary to bring inflation fully under control.

In prepared remarks delivered on Tuesday, governor Christopher…