Fed Minutes Highlight Divisions and Concerns Over Tariffs, Inflation, and Rate Policies
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The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged in July amid concerns that higher tariffs may impact inflation and economic activity, with most officials prioritizing inflation control over job losses, and signaling that it may take time to assess the full effects of tariffs on the economy.
- Fed minutes reveal concern over 'the effects of higher tariffs' as central bank left rates unchanged Fortune
- Divided Fed worried about tariffs, inflation and the labor market, minutes show CNBC
- Minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee, July 29–30, 2025 Federal Reserve Board (.gov)
- Fed Officials Split Over How to Read Economic Signals The New York Times
- Fed minutes could show whether Waller and Bowman had company in favoring rate cuts soon Reuters
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