US Central Bank May Wait Longer Before Cutting Rates
Federal Reserve officials say they want to be careful before lowering interest rates because tariffs could keep prices high.
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- Officials
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- Economy
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- Market
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Federal Reserve officials say they want to be careful before lowering interest rates because tariffs could keep prices high. Add one supporting fact from the article.
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- A UN account describes small businesses, training and barriers to recovery.
- Federal Reserve officials say they want to be careful before lowering interest rates because tariffs could keep prices high.
- Global electric vehicle demand rose for a second straight month in April as high petrol prices, policy support and Chinese competition continued to shape the market.
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