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  • Why the Fed Cannot Reduce Rates to Offset Tariffs

    03/21/2025 8:50:22 AM PDT · by delta7 · 24 replies
    Armstrong Economics ^ | 21 Mar 25 | Martin Armstrong
    President Donald Trump is urging the Fed to cut interest rates to offset the inflation that will be caused by tariffs. “The Fed would be MUCH better off CUTTING RATES as U.S.Tariffs start to transition (ease!) their way into the economy,” Trump wrote. “Do the right thing. April 2nd is Liberation Day in America!!!” Reducing interest rates will NOT offset inflation caused by tariffs because the two variables are not directly related. Tariffs increase costs due to supply, while interest rates influence demand. When tariffs are imposed, the cost of imported goods rise, increasing prices for consumers and businesses. This...
  • Fed plan: focus on bank rate

    02/11/2010 3:18:19 AM PST · by Scanian · 5 replies · 236+ views
    NY Post ^ | February 11, 2010 | AP
    Chairman Ben Bernanke said yesterday the Federal Reserve will shift its focus from the federal funds rate to boosting the rate it pays banks on money they leave at the central bank. Doing so would raise rates tied to commercial banks' prime rate and affect many consumer loans. Companies and ordinary Americans would pay more to borrow. Still, Bernanke repeated the Fed's pledge to hold rates at record lows for an "extended period." Economists think that means for at least six more months. But Bernanke cautioned that the Fed eventually will need to raise rates to ease inflationary pressures.