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Federal Reserve holds rates as it warns of Trump tariff 'uncertainty'

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Fed chairman says it is "not at all clear" what to do about interest rates.

President Donald Trump has called on the Fed to lower rates "pre-emptively" The central bank says tariffs have raised the risk of an economic slowdown and faster price rises.

The European Central Bank cut interest rates last month , citing concerns about the economy due to trade tensions.

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86

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91

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58

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semi-formal

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English

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45

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not offensive

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not hateful

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short-lived

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