r/wallstreetbets • u/Force_Hammer • 1d ago

News Powell sees tariffs raising inflation and says Fed will wait before further rate moves

https://www.cnbc.com/2025/04/04/powell-sees-tariffs-raising-inflation-and-says-fed-will-wait-before-further-rate-moves.html
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u/GanledTheButtered 1d ago

"Wait and see" strategy being maintained. Oh boy.

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u/ChaseballBat 1d ago

It's almost like their entire job is reactionary not anticipatory.

When have they ever cut rates in anticipation of something?