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Trump Slams Powell, Defends Tariffs As Economists Eye Fed Cuts

Trump renewed pressure on Fed Chair Powell to cut interest rates amid mixed inflation signals and labor concerns, causing the US Dollar Index to drop from 98.60 to 98.13, traders said.

Summary by Benzinga
U.S. inflation in July offered a split verdict for policymakers, with cooling headline prices but hotter core readings, fueling market bets on a September Fed rate cut and prompting President Donald Trump to publicly pressure Jerome Powell once again. QQQ ETF is moving fast. Check live prices here. The Consumer Price Index held steady at 2.7% year-over-year, missing forecasts for a slight uptick, but core inflation — excluding food and energy —…

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Benzinga broke the news in New York, United States on Tuesday, August 12, 2025.
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