The Federal Reserve is dealing with a unique set of challenges as it navigates to keep inflation low while avoiding recession, respond to President Donald Trump’s policy demands, and review its monetary policy. Trump’s pressure to lower interest rates complicates the Fed’s efforts to manage inflation, which has been a long-standing concern for the central bank. The Fed must also consider how to address Trump’s policies on trade and immigration. This comes as the Fed reviews its monetary policy five years after recent changes that were deemed unsuccessful.
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