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POLITICSAug 1 · 04:00 UTCWDIV CLICKONDETROITJosh Boak, Associated Press

Trump wanted interest rate cuts to be 'Rocket Fuel' for the economy. He is losing that fight so far

President Donald Trump has been advocating for interest rate cuts to stimulate economic growth, but rising rates since the war in Iran began have contradicted his promises. Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh acknowledged persistent inflation without clear solutions, while Treasury bonds reached near-decade highs. Trump attributes economic challenges to the Iran conflict and claims resolving it will lower rates.

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