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Did Fed Chair Jerome Powell Throw President Donald Trump Under the Bus Concerning Inflation for a Second Straight FOMC Meeting?

Strategic Analysis // Ian Gross

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Did Fed Chair Jerome Powell Throw President Donald Trump Under the Bus Concerning Inflation for a Second Straight FOMC Meeting?

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Looks like Powell's not shy about pointing fingers, suggesting trade policies are adding to the inflation headache. It's a subtle jab, perhaps, but one that makes you wonder if the Fed's patience with external pressures is wearing thin.

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