Investors worry about Fed independence as stocks rise in China and Japan

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Wall Street is almost certain that the Fed will keep interest rates steady in the 4.25-4.50% range, but analysts expect that Trump will ratchet up his attacks on Fed Chair Jerome Powell for not lowering rates.

Available April readings show sustained momentum as we turn into the current quarter".

"Despite a noisy stall in the US, global GDP grew at a trendlike 2.4%ar in 1Q25.

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Author / Journalist: Ian Mount

Category: EconomyBusiness

Markets: United StatesChinaJapan

Topics: Markets Federal Reserve Interest Rates Donald Trump Jerome powell

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Published On: 2025-05-06 @ 12:02:27 (5 days ago)

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