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Experts warn Federal Reserve has 'frozen up' the American dream with 'incompetence'

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"The prices of electronics would definitely go up."

The tariffs will "increase prices for everything that's imported, and that includes food."

Trump tariffs would "raise prices even more for consumers."

"I am extremely confident that food will get more expensive."

Trump's tariffs would "increase the cost of US manufacturing."

"Trump is about to make every American pay even more for coffee."

"Tariffs would disrupt supply chains and increase production costs."

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"The United States of America is never going to default."

"The U.S. government won't default on its debt. The fear that it might do so is not justified."

"On the positive side, the U.S. is nowhere near the brink of default."

"NO, the US will not default on its debt!"

"If Congress does not act, the US could default on its debt obligations by mid-2025, a scenario that, year by year, looks more realistic."

"The US will default on its debt."

"The U.S. is on track to default on its debt within four years."

"I say to the Republicans out there – congressmen, senators – if they don't give you massive cuts, you're going to have to do a default."

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Stephen Miran, a Trump appointee who was confirmed to the Fed board on Monday, cast the sole dissenting vote in the 11-1 decision, advocating for a larger 0.5 percentage point cut instead of the quarter-point reduction. Miran had served as chair of the White House Council of Economic Advisers before joining the Fed board just hours before the meeting began.</span

Stephen Miran, a Trump appointee who was confirmed to the Fed board on Monday, cast the sole dissenting vote in the 11-1 decision, advocating for a larger 0.5 percentage point cut instead of the quarter-point reduction. Miran had served as chair of the White House Council of Economic Advisers before joining the Fed board just hours before the meeting began.

Recent employment data showed significant weakness, with employers adding only 22,000 jobs in August and cutting 13,000 jobs in June, while the government revised down its estimate of job gains for the year ended in March 2025 by 911,000 positions. The unemployment rate has ticked higher throughout 2025 as monthly job creation fell well below levels needed to maintain stability.</span

Recent employment data showed significant weakness, with employers adding only 22,000 jobs in August and cutting 13,000 jobs in June, while the government revised down its estimate of job gains for the year ended in March 2025 by 911,000 positions. The unemployment rate has ticked higher throughout 2025 as monthly job creation fell well below levels needed to maintain stability.

Consumer price inflation rose to 2.9% in August from 2.7% in July, remaining above the Fed's 2% target as tariffs contributed to higher costs for furniture, appliances and food. Fed officials noted that inflation has moved up and remains somewhat elevated, presenting a challenge for achieving the central bank's dual mandate.</span

Consumer price inflation rose to 2.9% in August from 2.7% in July, remaining above the Fed's 2% target as tariffs contributed to higher costs for furniture, appliances and food. Fed officials noted that inflation has moved up and remains somewhat elevated, presenting a challenge for achieving the central bank's dual mandate.

Fed officials projected two additional rate cuts for the remainder of 2025 but only one cut in 2026, which may disappoint Wall Street investors who had expected five total cuts over the rest of this year and next. The median Fed official anticipated the target rate could reach approximately 3% if all projected cuts materialize.</span

Fed officials projected two additional rate cuts for the remainder of 2025 but only one cut in 2026, which may disappoint Wall Street investors who had expected five total cuts over the rest of this year and next. The median Fed official anticipated the target rate could reach approximately 3% if all projected cuts materialize.

President Trump has maintained pressure on the Fed to cut rates more aggressively, repeatedly criticizing Chair Jerome Powell and attempting to remove Fed Governor Lisa Cook over mortgage fraud allegations she has denied. An appeals court ruled Monday that Cook can continue serving while her legal challenge to the removal attempt proceeds through litigation.</span

President Trump has maintained pressure on the Fed to cut rates more aggressively, repeatedly criticizing Chair Jerome Powell and attempting to remove Fed Governor Lisa Cook over mortgage fraud allegations she has denied. An appeals court ruled Monday that Cook can continue serving while her legal challenge to the removal attempt proceeds through litigation.

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Federal Reserve cuts interest rates for the first time this year

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United States of America

This measured rate cut demonstrates responsible monetary policy that balances competing economic pressures without reckless overreaction. Inflation remains stubbornly above target at 2.9% due to tariff impacts, making aggressive cuts potentially dangerous for price stability. The Fed correctly prioritized gradual adjustment over populist demands for dramatic moves.

This measured rate cut demonstrates responsible monetary policy that balances competing economic pressures without reckless overreaction. Inflation remains stubbornly above target at 2.9% due to tariff impacts, making aggressive cuts potentially dangerous for price stability. The Fed correctly prioritized gradual adjustment over populist demands for dramatic moves.