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Fed officials expect tariffs to boost prices; White House downplays risk
By Howard Schneider AMELIA ISLAND, Florida (Reuters) -Federal Reserve officials said on Tuesday that higher prices are coming ...
Trump’s tax bill plan adds to federal debt, prompting investor backlash
President Trump's tax plan has sparked concern among investors, driving Treasury bond yields to a nearly two decade high, ...
Fed's Powell has sounded the alarm for years about the nation's 'unsustainable' fiscal path
There is one subject where Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has been totally consistent since becoming central bank boss ...
Federal Reserve governor warns US deficit 'not sustainable' as Treasury bond demand weakens
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said markets are demanding higher Treasury yields due to concerns about tax cuts widening the federal budget deficit.
White House’s Miran Dismisses Inflation Risk From Tariff Hikes
The White House’s chief economist dismissed the idea that tariff increases will have a lasting impact on US inflation, and ...
Fed’s Bostic sees one rate cut in 2025 because it will take 6 months to assess tariffs’ economic impact
Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic explained it would take time for the central bank to fully understand the economic ...
White House hits out at Walmart over tariff-related price hikes
The White House is defending its tariff regime after Walmart plans price hikes at its thousands of retail stores nationwide. The retail giant announced it will need to raise prices over the summer due ...