monetary policy

Federal Reserve on the Brink: Stalling Inflation and Weak Spending Fueling Rate Cut Expectations

Federal Reserve

Federal Reserve on the Brink: Stalling Inflation and Weak Spending Fueling Rate Cut Expectations

The United States economy is at a critical juncture, with recent economic data painting a picture of persistent, albeit stalling, inflation coupled with noticeably weak consumer spending. This delicate balance is exerting immense pressure on the Federal Reserve, significantly influencing its monetary policy decisions and amplifying market expectations for imminent

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The Tariff Paradox: SF Fed Study Reveals Tariffs Initially Suppress, Then Ignite Inflation, Posing New Dilemmas for the Federal Reserve

Tariffs

The Tariff Paradox: SF Fed Study Reveals Tariffs Initially Suppress, Then Ignite Inflation, Posing New Dilemmas for the Federal Reserve

San Francisco, CA – November 24, 2025 – A groundbreaking series of studies from the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco (FRBSF) has unveiled a counterintuitive and complex relationship between tariffs and inflation, challenging long-held economic assumptions. The research indicates that while tariffs can initially lead to a decrease in inflation, primarily

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