Trump says the Fed should cut rate as tariffs hit the economy

Federal Reserve comments from Trump on his social media account:

• “The Fed would be MUCH better off CUTTING RATES as U.S.Tariffs start to transition (ease!) their way into the economy.
• Do the right thing.
• April 2nd is Liberation Day in America!!!”

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I posted yesterday on the likelihood of Fed rate cuts in the face of a deteriorating economy:

• The Fed can cut because of good news—inflation has declined … can also cut because of bad news—the economy is sputtering.

Trump is pushing for a response due to the bad news ahead for the economy. Its not hard to think he will get his way soon enough.

This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at www.forexlive.com.