Fed Official Kashkari Recommends Two Rate Cuts Amid Economic Slowdown

Amid clear economic slowdown, Fed official Kashkari on August 6 suggested two rate cuts this year, warning that tariffs-driven inflation might force a pause or even a rate hike.

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On August 6, Fed official Kashkari announced that due to an economic slowdown the Fed may implement two rate cuts this year, though escalating tariffs-driven inflation and revised unemployment data could alter this policy stance.

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