Economists Criticize Fed's Handling of Weakening Economy and Inflation
TL;DR
Recent softening economic data has led markets to anticipate that the Federal Reserve may cut interest rates, with experts like Jeremy Siegel expecting a 0.25% reduction in September and further cuts in 2025, as the economy shows signs of slowing without collapsing, prompting a shift in monetary policy outlook.
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