Trump’s tariff volatility complicates Fed’s rate messaging
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Fear of a tariff ‘Trumpcession’ puts pressure on Bank and Fed over interest rates
A trade war could push up inflation when both the UK and US economies really need cheaper borrowing. So what’s a central bank to do?. Monetary policymakers on both sides of the Atlantic will be ...The Guardian - 1d -
'Volatility and conflict’: Business leaders sound warnings over Trump's tariffs
Ray Dalio warned of "fighting" between countries over tariffs, while Marc Benioff said reciprocity needs to be consistent or risk "volatility and conflict."CNBC - 4d -
Risk of ‘Trumpcession’ rising, economists say, as global markets fall
Donald Trump’s brinkmanship and stop-start approach to tariffs rattle investors. Business live – latest updates The risk that the US economy will enter recession this year is rising, according ...The Guardian - 6d -
U.S. tariffs could thrust Germany into recession, central bank governor says
Ongoing U.S. tariffs could push Europe's largest economy into a recession, German central bank President Joachim Nagel warned.CNBC - 3d -
What are tariffs and why is Trump using them?
Tariffs are a central part of Trump's political vision, but economists fear they could spark a trade war.BBC News - 5d -
An Uncertain Economic Moment Poses a Big Test for the Fed
The U.S. central bank prepares to meet under a cloud of concern about the economic hit from President Trump’s tariffs.The New York Times - 3h -
Fed chief Jay Powell plays down growth worries after jobs report disappoints
Chair says US central bank in no ‘hurry’ to cut interest rates at end of turbulent week for Wall StreetFinancial Times - Mar. 7 -
Trump set to nominate Michelle Bowman as Fed’s top bank supervisor
President Donald Trump is set to nominate Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman to be the central bank’s top bank supervisor, a White House official confirmed to MarketWatch.MarketWatch - 4d -
Powell Says the Fed Is in No Hurry to Adjust Rates Amid Trump Policy Uncertainty
Jerome H. Powell says the Fed is focused on separating “signal from the noise,” as the president whipsaws on tariffs.The New York Times - Mar. 7
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