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Strong jobs data and rising inflation may force the Federal Reserve to raise rates, putting the central bank at odds with President Donald Trump's demands for
The Federal Reserve is facing a dilemma after unexpectedly strong U.S. employment data made the interest rate cuts desired by President Donald Trump increasingly unlikely, with rate hikes now on the table [1]. The new Fed Chair, Kevin Warsh, is confronting a surge in jobs and rising inflation just ahead of his first meeting, a scenario that is expected to anger the president who appointed him [1].
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AI-assisted synthesis by the TrendWatcher Editorial Desk · sourced from 2 outlets · Jun 13, 2026 · How we report
The current federal funds rate is 3.50%-3.75%.
The Federal Reserve's next two-day meeting is scheduled for June 16-17, 2026.
JPMorgan's forecast calls for two rate cuts throughout 2026.