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Trump Calls for Lower Interest Rates as Fed Officials Watch Inflation

The Fed faces pressure to cut rates while inflation remains above its 2% target, creating competing consequences for borrowers, savers and mortgage shoppers.

Trump Calls for Lower Interest Rates as Fed Officials Watch Inflation

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