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Fed Governor Warns of Market Instability Amid Trade Tensions

5/30/2025

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Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kugler raised alarms about market instability stemming from shifting trade policies and waning interest in U.S. dollar assets. She underscored the critical need to assess firms' financial health in the context of international trade, especially as global economic tensions escalate, highlighting the turbulence caused by President Trump's trade war.

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Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kugler raised alarms about market instability stemming from shifting trade policies and waning interest in U.S. dollar assets. She underscored the critical need to assess firms' financial health in the context of international trade, especially as global economic tensions escalate, highlighting the turbulence caused by President Trump's trade war.