Fed Faces Dilemma Amid Inflation, Tariffs, and Labor Market Concerns

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US inflation likely increased in July, complicating the Federal Reserve's efforts to balance rising prices with a fragile job market, as Powell signals concerns over potential economic slowdown and the impact of tariffs, with upcoming data and speeches to influence future rate decisions.
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