The Tenuous Peace Between Trump And The $30 Trillion US Bond Market
Since President Donald Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs pushed the U.S. bond market into revolt, his administration has prevented another flare up.
Since President Donald Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs pushed the U.S. bond market into revolt, his administration has prevented another flare up.
Past year at Fed saw two sides of congressionally mandated goals for max employment and stable prices in conflict not seen since 70s with stagflation.
Trump admin said it expects economy to grow at pace of 3% and that the Federal Reserve can continue to lower interest rates in that environment.
Trump said he expects his Fed chair to lower rates if economy is doing well. Latest sign Trump is eager for nominee committed to borrowing cost cuts.
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