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Anna Wong: Rate hikes do not prove central bank independence — Rate hikes not proof of independence

Anna Wong raises concerns about equating rate hikes with demonstrating central bank independence.

She argues that a truly independent central bank should focus first on its ability to forecast inflation and employment, particularly given the long and unpredictable effects of monetary policy changes.

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Wong previously highlighted inflation pressures in computers, airfares, sports equipment, and appliances in her review of the Bloomberg Price Project's expanded coverage of the CPI basket. Her focus on accurate measurement and forecasting has been a recurring theme in recent commentary. The observations come as central banks face scrutiny over their inflation targeting strategies.

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