Fed Likely to Consider 0.5% Rate Cut Amid Market and Tariff Influences
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent suggested the Fed should consider a 50 basis-point interest rate cut in September, citing weaker job growth data and recent inflation reports, while also discussing Fed board nominations, office renovations, and ongoing trade negotiations.
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