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title: "Trump wants rate cuts. The data just made that nearly impossible."
type: "News"
locale: "en"
url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/286409460.md"
description: "The President's push for rate cuts faces challenges as inflation data complicates the outlook. The April Consumer Price Index showed a year-over-year increase of 3.8%, driven by rising energy costs, particularly oil prices at $101.56 per barrel. Core inflation also rose to 2.8%. Despite expectations for easing, the stable unemployment rate at 4.3% and increasing Treasury yields signal limited near-term cuts. Lower-income households are particularly affected, with companies like Kraft Heinz and McDonald's noting financial strain among consumers."
datetime: "2026-05-14T11:39:18.000Z"
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# Trump wants rate cuts. The data just made that nearly impossible.

Quick Read Core inflation accelerated to 2.8%, driven by energy, food, and services that refuse to cool while unemployment stays stuck at 4.3%. Kraft Heinz (KHC) and McDonald’s flagged lower-income customers running out of money, while Walmart warned wallets are stretched for household...

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