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Trump Celebrates Job Growth, Urges Fed Rate Cuts

5/5/2025

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President Trump praised the April employment report, citing robust job growth.
He called on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to lower interest rates.
Bond traders offered a contrasting interpretation of the report.
This divergence underscores the ongoing debate over U.S. economic policy.

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Story summary

President Trump praised the April employment report, citing robust job growth.
He called on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to lower interest rates.
Bond traders offered a contrasting interpretation of the report.
This divergence underscores the ongoing debate over U.S. economic policy.