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IronLionZion

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5. The volatility on tariff policy is enough to cause recession

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Mon May 5, 2025, 12:04 AM

May 5

which will force the fed to lower rates eventually.

Plenty of companies are waiting for clarity, which will never come. So they are pulling back on orders for some imports.

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US Fed expected to pause rate cuts again, await clarity on tariffs [View all] BumRushDaShow May 4 OP

My guess is they will be hiking rates by fall. Nt Fiendish Thingy May 4 #1

I think they'll be dropping them in the fall. But there might be a hike in between Bernardo de La Paz May 4 #2

Smart republianmushroom May 4 #3

There NEVER will be clarity on tariffs. usonian May 4 #4

The volatility on tariff policy is enough to cause recession IronLionZion May 5 #5

Clarity?! Ha! C Moon May 5 #6

He'll be lowering them soon enough when we're in a massive recession Bengus81 May 5 #7