Supreme Court, Trump and Federal Reserve
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By Howard Schneider AMELIA ISLAND, Florida (Reuters) -Federal Reserve officials said on Tuesday that higher prices are coming on the back of rising U.S. import tariffs and counseled patience before making any interest rate decisions before it is clear whether the inflation shock will be fleeting or more persistent.
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Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said markets are demanding higher Treasury yields due to concerns about tax cuts widening the federal budget deficit.
Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic explained it would take time for the central bank to fully understand the economic effects of the White House’s new tariff policy. Because of that prolonged process, he only saw room for one interest rate cut this year.
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