Stubborn inflation may mean more interest rate hikes Gene Marrano March 10, 2023 1 min read David Bieri VT photo The cooling-down trend in the economy that has slowed recently – based on the numbers – may mean that the Fed will have to keep raising interest rates more aggressively, at least for a while. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: At the Movies: an Oscar night sneak peekNext: Biden’s budget proposal just the start of a long process Related Stories 1 min read Virginia Tech professor projects peak viewing of autumn colors in late October Web Staff September 15, 2025 1 min read Virginia Tech fires head football coach Brent Pry Ian Price September 14, 2025 1 min read Blue Ridge Land Conservancy to host 2025 Conservation Celebration on September 21 Web Staff September 12, 2025