Fed officials call for 'gradual' approach to interest rate cuts amid sticky inflationary pressures

Trump tariffs also discussed

Sorin Dojan
clock • 3 min read

Federal Reserve policymakers have warned against moving too soon with an interest rate cut despite pressure from President Donald Trump to trim down the Federal funds rate.

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