Inflation, Trump, and the Fed: Navigating Economic Uncertainty
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U.S. inflation has risen to 2.7%, driven by tariffs and a weakening dollar, leading to increased bond yields and reducing the likelihood of the Fed cutting interest rates, despite President Trump's calls for rate cuts, which impacts stock markets negatively.
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