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Another worry has emerged for the markets, and it will drive the narrative in the short term. As usual, it comes from the US. The US Fed has signalled it may raise interest rates to keep prices under control. President Trump has, however, been loudly demanding lower rates, especially with elections coming up and ordinary Americans feeling the pinch of higher prices. So, there is now a tug of war at the very top of the world's most important economy, between a central bank worried about inflation and a government that wants cheaper money.
Another worry has emerged for the markets, and it will drive the narrative in the short term. As usual, it comes from the US. The US Fed has signalled it may raise interest rates to keep prices under control. President Trump has, however, been loudly demanding lower rates, especially with elections coming up and ordinary Americans feeling the pinch of higher prices. So, there is now a tug of war at the very top of the world's most important economy, between a central bank worried about inflation and a government that wants cheaper money.
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