On the recordJune 24, 2025
The threat of worsening inflation, plus the uncertainty Trump has generated through his trade war and immigration policies, are causing the Fed to adopt a wait-and-see approach.
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nbcnews.comThe threat of worsening inflation, plus the uncertainty Trump has generated through his trade war and immigration policies, are causing the Fed to adopt a wait-and-see approach.
Powell explains the Fed's cautious stance due to inflation and Trump's policies.
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The effects on inflation could be short lived — reflecting a one-time shift in the price level.
The things that are sold at retail now might have been put into inventory before the tariffs, so we think we should see [higher prices] over the summer.
I wouldn’t want to point to a particular meeting. I don’t think we need to be in any rush because the economy is still strong.