Fed’s Kashkari advocates two more rate cuts this year as he sees limited tariff impact on inflation

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Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari said Friday that he expects tariffs to expert minimum long-term pressure on inflation, leaving room for multiple interest rate reductions ahead.
Kashkari said a weakening labor market combined with the muted impact of the duties give him reason to advocate for at least a bit easier policy.

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Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Amazon, Apple, GE Aerospace, UnitedHealth & more

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