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The Fed Pauses Amid Economic Uncertainty

The Federal Reserve maintained interest rates amid increasing tariff pressures, signaling caution as economic forecasts weaken and inflation risks rise. Retail sales, housing starts, and manufacturing activity all reflect softening conditions, underscoring the delicate balance policymakers face. Despite resilience, ongoing geopolitical tensions raise concerns about the economy’s ability to withstand further stress.

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The Fed's Impossible Choice: When Economic Policy Hits a Wall Thumbnail

The Fed's Impossible Choice: When Economic Policy Hits a Wall

Markets rallied from "Liberation Day" lows expecting Fed rate cuts as inflation cooled. But Middle East conflict threatens oil prices while the economy slows and labor markets soften. Rising energy costs plus tariff impacts could force the Fed to choose between tolerating higher inflation or accepting higher unemployment—the classic stagflation trap that challenges both corporate earnings and stock valuations.

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Headlines vs. Reality: When Markets Miss the Fine Print

Friday's jobs report perfectly illustrated how markets can react to headlines without reading the fine print. While 139,000 jobs added beat expectations, downward revisions of 95,000 previous jobs meant the real story was closer to 44,000 net additions—a detail that would have changed everything.

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The Rhino Report - The Only Certainty is Uncertainty Thumbnail

The Rhino Report - The Only Certainty is Uncertainty

This week's ping-pong of EU tariff announcements, court challenges, and steel import escalations demonstrates that in today's environment, the only certainty is uncertainty. Markets rose 1.88% despite mixed economic data showing consumers banking extra income while businesses pull back on investment.

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US Debt Downgrades: What You Need to Know

For the first time in over a century, the United States lacks a top-tier credit rating from any major agency. All three—S&P, Fitch, and Moody's—have now downgraded America's debt. While these headlines may sound alarming, historical data shows that markets are forward-looking and recovery patterns have been consistent for patient, diversified investors.

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