Fed sees higher inflation and slower U.S. economy due to uncertainty tied to Trump tariffs

Uncertainty spawned by President Trump’s tariffs prodded the Federal Reserve to predict a slower economy and higher inflation this year, complicating its decision on whether to cut interest rates any time soon.

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Fed Holds Rates Steady and Predicts Higher Inflation, Slower Growth Ahead

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Federal Reserve keeps interest rates steady as economic uncertainty rises

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NBC News - 6h
Trump tariffs complicate Fed outlook

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NBC News - 16h
Federal Reserve cuts US economic growth outlook amid Trump tariffs

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Stagflation? Fed sees higher inflation and an economy growing by less than 2% this year

The rate-setting Federal Open Market Committee downgraded its collective outlook for economic growth to 1.7%, down from the last projection of 2.1% in December.
CNBC - 6h
Stocks drift higher as investors await Fed decision on interest rates

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CBS News - 9h
Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady, but trims growth outlook

Fed Chair Jerome Powell cites "high uncertainty" around the impact of Trump administration tariffs on key trading partners.
CBS News - 4h

Fed sees higher inflation and slower U.S. economy due to uncertainty tied to Trump tariffs

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Fed Holds Rates Steady and Predicts Higher Inflation, Slower Growth Ahead

Federal Reserve keeps interest rates steady as economic uncertainty rises

Trump tariffs complicate Fed outlook

Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady, citing higher economic uncertainty

Federal Reserve cuts US economic growth outlook amid Trump tariffs

Fed likely to pause rate cuts with clouds gathering over the economy

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Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady, but trims growth outlook

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