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Donald Trump called for the Federal Reserve to hold a special meeting and cut interest rates immediately. Susan Li reported this statement, highlighting Trump’s insistence that even a third-grade student would recognize the need for a rate cut.
Trump also repeated his view that the Fed should be cutting rates now, amid concerns over economic conditions and geopolitical tensions involving Iran.
Trump’s renewed pressure on the Fed comes against a backdrop of persistent market volatility and shifting corporate maneuvers. Recent developments—such as the intense competition surrounding the Paramount Skydance deal and Netflix's looming deadline—underscore the broader uncertainty facing investors. Meanwhile, movements in commodities, including when WTI oil surged past $100 and U.S. equity futures retreated, continue to inform the debate over appropriate monetary policy and the potential impact of further rate decisions.