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Decision Day Guide: Fed seen hiking interest rates in defiance of Trump

·Economic Times·Impact 5/5 · Critical

The Federal Reserve is expected to raise interest rates for the first time since 2023. This decision is a response to ongoing inflation and recent economic data that has shown higher-than-expected growth. The move is likely to strain the relationship between Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh and President Donald Trump, who has expressed opposition to interest rate hikes.

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Why it matters

The Federal Reserve is expected to raise interest rates to combat inflation. That could lead to higher bond yields and a stronger US dollar.

Market impact

Impact score
5 / 5
Market signal
Negative / risk-off
Category
Monetary policy
Model confidence
80%

Markets & countries in focus

United States

Transmission channels

Rate hikeHigher yieldsDollar strengthensUS bonds riseEmerging markets fall

Likely winners & losers

Winners

  • US bonds
  • Dollar

Under pressure

  • US stocks
  • Emerging markets

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