Federal Reserve officials have had one clear message since President Trump sharply escalated the global trade war this month: Keeping inflation expectations in check as price pressures rise is their No. 1 priority. On Friday, […]
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Trump Trade Policies and Federal Cuts Shake Consumer Confidence
Americans are increasingly anxious about their jobs and finances as the Trump administration’s trade policies and government cutbacks stoke concern about the economy. Consumer confidence tumbled this month to its lowest level since January 2021, […]