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Trump’s trade war could force the Fed to cut rates. Here’s why that might not do borrowers much good.
When paired with a weaker economy, cheaper rates could do little to make it an easier time for Americans to borrow money, ...
A recession keeps getting more likely. What does that mean for mortgage rates?
Tariffs have some analysts anticipating a recession. But that doesn't necessarily mean that mortgage rates will go down this ...
Fed minutes reveal ‘cautious approach’ to cutting rates as risks to economy are mounting
The central bank may face difficult tradeoffs if inflation proved to be more persistent while the outlook for growth and employment weakened.
Fed officials signal they are not planning to ride to the rescue with rate cuts
Federal Reserve policymakers worry U.S. President Donald Trump's trade policy could deal a blow to economic growth, but are ...
What the Fed could do as stock-market rout spreads to bonds, bank lending
Markets are now giving credence to the idea the Fed could make an emergency rate-cut. Based on the April federal funds futures contract, the market was pricing in a roughly one-in-five chance of a ...
Tariffs Are a Self-Inflicted Economic Catastrophe
If they’re maintained, the tariff hikes announced April 2 represent a self-inflicted economic catastrophe for the United ...
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Bitcoin Plunges Amid Fallout from Trump’s Tariff Policy
Bitcoin (BTC) has experienced a rollercoaster ride, reflecting the uncertainty global markets. After a sharp drop below ...
Trump’s Trade War Raises Bar for Fed Rate Cuts
Tariffs set to take effect this week risk stoking even higher inflation and slower growth than expected, complicating the ...
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Federal Reserve to announce rate cut and liquidity injection at meeting later today
The Federal Reserve is now under growing pressure to cut interest rates and pump cash into the financial system at its next ...
Fed's Powell says larger-than-expected tariffs likely to boost inflation, slow growth
President Donald Trump's new tariffs are "larger than expected," and the economic fallout including higher inflation and ...
Are More Interest Rate Cuts Ahead Now That Trump's Tariff Policy Is Clearer?
Traders and economists see increased chances of cuts ahead but Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said central bankers will ...
Fed chair says Trump tariffs will likely raise inflation, slow economic growth
U.S. Fed Chair Jerome Powell says the Trump administration's expansive new tariffs will likely lead to higher inflation and slower growth.