Markets got back to treading water this week, as inflation and tariff concerns have some analysts pushing the next interest rate cut to December.

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Traders are growing increasingly confident that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in September amid the public feud between President Donald Trump and Fed Chair Jerome Powell. The market sees a 54% chance of the central bank lowering borrowing costs in September,

Top voices on Wall Street have expressed alarm over the idea that Trump could fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell, emphasizing the need for Fed independence.

That's the thrust behind his yearslong feud ... market strategist at BCA Research, says markets are still holding onto some fear that lowering rates prematurely will cause inflation to rise. That's because investors are still waiting to see the full impact ...

What Trump's feud with Fed Chair Powell means for markets, individuals. Russ Wiles. Arizona Republic. ... Concern over this issue contributed to a sharp stock market drop April 21.

President Trump's tariff threats are more about dominating the news than trade negotiations, causing market reactions and raising economic concerns. His feud with Fed Chair Jerome Powell and potential aggressive interest rate cuts add further market uncertainty.

While Trump’s attacks on Musk and Powell make for good drama, it’s unlikely either feud will mean much for stocks. Tesla shares tumbled more than 5% Tuesday, but the selloff barely made a dent in the broader market ... to have an impact on the U.S ...

US stock market opens H2 2025 with caution as Tesla plunges 6% on Trump-Musk feud. Fed Chair Powell speaks today amid record S&P500 levels.

The move could be read as Trump trying to undermine Powell's influence & push interest rates lower. Two market pros shared their predictions for what could happen to stocks, inflation, bonds, & rates.