interest rates

Jerome Powell Says Economy in Strong Shape but Warns Tariff Inflation Storm May Be Brewing

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Jerome Powell Says Economy in Strong Shape:n a highly anticipated press conference, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell shared an optimistic outlook on the U.S. economy while cautioning about potential inflationary pressures due to new tariffs. Powell explained why the Fed is adopting a wait-and-watch approach before cutting interest rates, emphasizing forward-looking policy and evolving business …

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President Trump to Fire Jerome Powell? Fed Independence Faces Fresh Pressure Ahead of 2026

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President Trump to Fire Jerome Powell:U.S. President Donald Trump has once again called on the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates. Speaking on Thursday, he reiterated his dissatisfaction with the Fed’s current stance on monetary policy and hinted that a decision on the next Fed Chair will be coming soon. This comes as Jerome Powell’s …

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US Q1 GDP Data: US GDP Decreased At An Annual Rate of 0.2 Percent In The First Quarter Of 2025

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US Q1 GDP Data: US Real gross domestic product (GDP) decreased at an annual rate of 0.2 percent in the first quarter of 2025 (January, February, and March), according to the second estimate released by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. In the fourth quarter of 2024, real GDP increased 2.4 percent. US Q1 GDP Data: …

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