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U.S.-China Trade Tensions Spark Stagflation Fears, Bitcoin Soars

5/13/2025

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Federal Reserve officials warn that U.S.-China trade tensions may lead to stagflation from tariffs.
Fed Governor Adriana Kugler notes economic growth and inflation uncertainty due to changing trade policies.
A temporary tariff truce may still result in higher prices and slower growth, keeping Fed interest rates stable.
Analysts forecast Bitcoin could rise to $200,000, influenced by fiscal and monetary policy shifts.

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Federal Reserve officials warn that U.S.-China trade tensions may lead to stagflation from tariffs.
Fed Governor Adriana Kugler notes economic growth and inflation uncertainty due to changing trade policies.
A temporary tariff truce may still result in higher prices and slower growth, keeping Fed interest rates stable.
Analysts forecast Bitcoin could rise to $200,000, influenced by fiscal and monetary policy shifts.