Articles for tag: economic policy, Federal Reserve, Inflation, Jerome Powell, Trump tariffs, U.S. economy, Unemployment

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Fed Chair Powell Issues Serious Warning on Economic Impact of Tariffs and Potential Consequences for U.S. Economy

President Donald Trump’s recent tariff policies have created unprecedented challenges for the Federal Reserve, according to Chair Jerome Powell. He emphasized that these policy changes are significantly impacting the economy, potentially leading to weaker growth, higher unemployment, and rising inflation — a troubling scenario reminiscent of past stagflation. Powell indicated that the Fed must carefully ...

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Bitcoin Decouples as Stocks Plunge $3.5T Amid Trump Tariff War and Fed’s Higher Inflation Warning

On April 4, stock markets dropped for the second day, prompting US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to express concerns about the economic impact of the Trump administration’s tariffs. He noted these tariffs could lead to higher inflation and slower growth, complicating the Fed’s inflation goals. Meanwhile, President Trump urged Powell to cut interest rates, ...

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India’s labor market remains stagnant with 3.2% unemployment, overshadowed by rising self-employment, amidst evolving regulatory challenges and international agreements.

India’s labor market remains stagnant with 3.2% unemployment, overshadowed by rising self-employment, amidst evolving regulatory challenges and international agreements.

The recent Periodic Labour Force Survey report for July 2023 to June 2024 shows that India’s unemployment rate remains steady at 3.2 percent, unchanged from the previous year. However, the report reveals significant challenges in the labor Market, including a growing trend of self-employment, with over half of the workforce categorized as “own account workers” ...

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In flood-stricken Srinagar, 19-year-old Farooq Mattoo faces unemployment and helplessness, questioning accountability and the path to change.

In flood-stricken Srinagar, 19-year-old Farooq Mattoo faces unemployment and helplessness, questioning accountability and the path to change.

Ahead of the Jammu & Kashmir Assembly polls, the region is facing significant challenges, particularly high unemployment, which was recorded at 23.1 percent in April 2023. This situation is highlighted by the experiences of young residents like 19-year-old Farooq Mattoo from Munawarabad, Srinagar, who recently dealt with severe flooding caused by heavy rains. The flooding ...

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