What if the Fed cut rates to just 1% like Trump wants? An analyst says it's 'ludicrous' and may scare businesses

fortune.com/2025/07/19/fed-rate-cuts-1-percent-trump-inflation-treasury-yields-economic-impact-capex

The federal funds rate currently sits at 4.25%-4.50%, but President Donald Trump has said it should go down to just 1%. A rate that low would boost inflation expectations and send long-term Treasury yields higher, but also send a signal that something extreme may be developing in the…

This story appeared on fortune.com, 2025-07-19 19:53:15.295000.
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