In the Fed's hunt for a reason to cut rates, surveys and tariffs make answers elusive

Surveys reveal U.S. business leaders anticipate persistent tension between inflation and slowing growth due to trade volatility, influencing Federal Reserve interest rate decisions. Companies plan price increases despite expecting weaker revenue, potentially delaying Fed rate cuts and intensifying conflict with President Trump. Concerns rise about tariffs causing broader, persistent inflation, leading to stagflationary pressures.