‘How do I shield my retirement savings?’ I’m worried about Trump’s trade war and Fed’s willingness to cut interest rates

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  MarketWatch - 2d
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  Trump’s Tariffs Scramble Fed’s Interest Rate Calculus

  Economists predict that the Trump administration’s trade policies could push up prices for consumers, making it harder for Fed officials to cut rates.
  
  The New York Times - 5d

• Will the Fed respond to Trump’s call on interest rates?

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  Financial Times - Jan. 26
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  Trump piles pressure on Fed chair Jay Powell to cut interest rates

  US central bank widely expected to hold borrowing costs steady at meeting next week
  
  Financial Times - Jan. 23

• I’m blindsided by extra Medicare charges because of my income. How do I avoid this situation?

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  MarketWatch - Jan. 18

• Fed Governor Waller sees potential for multiple interest rate cuts in 2025

  In a CNBC interview, the policymaker said he expects the first cut could come in the first half of the year.
  
  CNBC - Jan. 16
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  The Guardian - Jan. 11
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  Fed Governor Bowman says December interest rate cut should be the last

  Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman said Thursday she supported the recent interest rate cuts but doesn’t see the need to go any further.
  
  NBC News - Jan. 9

• Fed Governor Bowman says December interest rate cut should be the last

  Bowman said Thursday she supported the recent interest rate cuts but doesn't see the need to go any further.
  
  CNBC - Jan. 9

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