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The Fed chair has said that the duties could both push up prices and slow the economy, a tricky combination for the central bank since higher costs would typically lead the Fed to hike rates while a weaker economy often spurs it to reduce them.
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Fed chair said duties could push up prices and slow economy
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{
    "impact": "push up prices and slow the economy",
    "person": "Fed chair"
}
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Created
February 15, 2026 at 3:38 PM (2 months ago)
Last Updated
February 15, 2026 at 3:38 PM (2 months ago)

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https://apnews.com/article/inflation-trump-fed-powell-prices-8842d6ebca9d1870983e678e578d2091

Inflation rose to its highest level since February due to President Trump's tariffs. Consumer prices increased 2.7% in June. The article discusses the political implications and economic impact of the tariffs.

Screenshot of https://nytimes.com/2026/02/13/business/inflation-cpi-report-january.html
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https://nytimes.com/2026/02/13/business/inflation-cpi-report-january.html

U.S. inflation eased at the start of 2026, offering relief to the Federal Reserve. The Consumer Price Index showed a decrease in overall and core inflation. The article discusses the impact of tariffs and the Fed's potential actions.

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