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/Dirks_Knee 1d ago

Do you really think the Fed should lower interest rates when the executive is actively boosting inflation?

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u/R-Dragon_Thunderzord 1d ago

When the executive isn't just actively boosting inflation but actively sharing TikTok videos explaining that his whole strategy is to try and manipulate the fed into lowering interest rates?

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u/Dirks_Knee 23h ago

So we excuse the executive action and blame the Fed for not reacting?