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Analysis
Trump's rate-cut wishlist runs into Iran inflation and his own tariffs
President Trump wants the lowest interest rates in the world but faces 3.3% inflation, a Strait of Hormuz crisis, and his own tariff regime. The Fed is expected to hold in June.
By Sloane Carrington
Economy
Bank of America sees no Fed rate cuts until second half of 2027
Bank of America Global Research no longer expects the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates this year, pushing its forecast for the next reduction to the second half of 2027. Sticky inflation at 3.3 per cent and April's stronger-than-expected jobs report have shifted the outlook.
By Helena Brandt
Banking
Wall Street banks plan final push to ease capital charges before November vote
Bank Policy Institute and Financial Services Forum push Fed, OCC and FDIC for two more concessions on the G-SIB surcharge and undrawn credit-line capital, hoping to lock in further Basel III endgame relief before November midterms.
By Naomi Voss
