Fed Divided on Timing of Interest Rate Cuts
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The U.S. Federal Reserve is divided on whether to cut interest rates amid inflation concerns, with some policymakers advocating for a rate cut as soon as July due to moderate recent inflation and a strong job market, while others prefer to wait and see how tariffs and economic data evolve. The debate reflects uncertainties about the impact of tariffs on inflation and the overall economic outlook, with some officials emphasizing caution and others pushing for earlier rate reductions.
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- Fed's Waller: Rate cut should be on the table for July Axios
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