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Inflation is finally supposed to show a tariff-related increase. The Fed still might cut interest rates anyway.
Where’s all the inflation from the Trump trade wars? So far, the evidence really hasn’t shown up — but many economists say it ...
White House ramps up pressure on Fed's Powell three weeks before next interest rate decision
President Donald Trump’s pressure campaign against the Federal Reserve and Chair Jerome Powell to lower interest rates ...
Why Isn't the Fed Cutting Interest Rates? What To Know
The central bank remains cautious, even as calls for rate cuts grow louder from the White House and other policymakers.
Trump official criticizes Fed chief Powell as Trump takes aim over interest rates
A top White House budget official said President Trump is "troubled" by Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell's management, as ...
Trump Keeps Pushing Powell to Lower Interest Rates. It Could Backfire.
The president’s attacks on the independence of the Federal Reserve could further harm the dollar’s status as the preeminent ...
Will The Fed Lower Interest Rates In July? Policymakers Are Split, FOMC Minutes Show
The newly published meeting minutes highlighted a divide over how Federal Reserve officials expect the economy to respond to ...
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Interest rate hope for South Africa
Economists don’t expect an interest rate cut in July, but that doesn’t mean the Reserve Bank is done for the year, with a lot ...
Explainer-Why Trump's push for a 1% Fed policy rate could spell trouble for US economy
U.S. President Donald Trump says the Federal Reserve should set its benchmark interest rate at 1% to lower government ...