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Donald Trump pressures Fed for lower interest rates
Donald Trump has intensified pressure on the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates, asserting that U.S. rates should be the lowest in the world. Speaking at the White House, Trump argued that economic growth does not inherently cause inflation and that rate cuts are often necessary during periods of prosperity. This stance directly challenges recent hawkish signals from Fed Chair Kevin Warsh, who suggested at the Jackson Hole symposium that interest rate hikes could still occur if inflation does not subside.
Market reactions to Warsh's comments and rising oil prices have seen U.S. 10-year Treasury yields climb above 4.75%, a 19-month high. According to CME FedWatch data, the probability of a 0.25 percentage point rate hike in September has risen to approximately 64.2%.
In broader policy moves, the Trump administration announced a significant oil agreement with Venezuela to develop 17 oil fields, with the U.S. set to receive 55% of the production. Additionally, Trump claimed an agreement with nine pharmaceutical companies to reduce drug prices to most-favored-nation levels, aiming to alleviate cost-of-living pressures ahead of the midterm elections.
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Donald Trump · Federal Reserve · Kevin Warsh · OPEC · Venezuela
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield exceeded 4.75%, its highest level in 19 months. biz.heraldcorp.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Fed Chair Kevin Warsh suggested interest rate hikes remain a possibility if inflation does not slow. biz.heraldcorp.com · www.mbn.co.kr
- [● 2 SOURCES] Donald Trump stated that U.S. interest rates should be the lowest in the world. www.blockmedia.co.kr · www.mbn.co.kr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The U.S. reached an agreement with Venezuela to develop 17 oil fields, securing 55% of production. www.mbn.co.kr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The probability of a 0.25 percentage point interest rate hike in September rose to 64.2%. biz.heraldcorp.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Donald Trump argued that economic success and growth do not trigger inflation. www.blockmedia.co.kr · www.mbn.co.kr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Donald Trump announced an agreement with nine pharmaceutical companies to lower drug prices. www.mbn.co.kr