The Fed could find itself in a policy Catch-22 if tariffs spike inflation and slow growth

Many economists expect the tariffs both to raise prices and shave the pace of gross domestic product.

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Inflation will slow this year, allowing Fed to cut rates further, says former St. Louis Fed chief

Former St. Louis Federal President James Bullard said that inflation will slow markedly this year, allowing the central bank to continue to lower interest rates.
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Trump tariffs-led spike in energy prices is temporary, oil prices could ‘plummet’ as global growth slows

Oil prices are likely to fall in the longer run after the initial jump following Donald Trump's implementation of hefty tariffs, said industry watchers.
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Tariffs Could Inflate Food Prices Despite Trump Pledge to Lower Costs

Though Trump pledged to lower grocery prices, tariffs could raise prices.
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High Inflation and New Tariffs Will Make the Fed’s Job Tougher

Fresh tariffs amid high inflation are making the Fed’s job uniquely difficult and feeding uncertainty about what to expect for interest rates this year.
The New York Times - 4d
California wildfires could slow the economy and boost inflation — and that’s not even the worst of it, economists say

There were 27 natural disasters that cost at least $1 billion in 2024, well above the annual average of nine such events from 1980 to 2023.
MarketWatch - Jan. 16
Fed officials are worried about the inflation impacts from Trump's policies, minutes show

Federal Reserve officials at their December meeting expressed concern about inflation and the impact that President-elect Donald Trump’s policies could have, indicating that they would be moving ...
NBC News - Jan. 8
Fed officials are worried about the inflation impacts from Trump's policies, minutes show

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday released minutes from its December meeting.
CNBC - Jan. 8
Former Fed Chair Bernanke Says Trump’s Policies May Not Push Inflation Back Up

While plans to impose tariffs, cut immigration and expand tax cuts have alarmed many economists, others say early, pessimistic analyses may be incorrect.
Inc. - Jan. 6

The Fed could find itself in a policy Catch-22 if tariffs spike inflation and slow growth

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Inflation will slow this year, allowing Fed to cut rates further, says former St. Louis Fed chief

Trump tariffs-led spike in energy prices is temporary, oil prices could ‘plummet’ as global growth slows

Tariffs Could Inflate Food Prices Despite Trump Pledge to Lower Costs

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California wildfires could slow the economy and boost inflation — and that’s not even the worst of it, economists say

Fed officials are worried about the inflation impacts from Trump's policies, minutes show

Fed officials are worried about the inflation impacts from Trump's policies, minutes show

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