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Attention now turns to the Federal Reserve, which is poised to make a critical decision on interest rates. The consensus among market experts anticipates a pause in rate adjustments, primarily because of concerns about inflation, especially following the recent tariff hikes. Fed Chair Jerome Powell is expected to take a cautious stance, citing stable inflation and tight labor markets as justification. The Fed’s policymakers are analyzing whether to cut rates in September, with the prevailing sentiment suggesting that current conditions—low inflation, strong GDP growth, and steady employment—point toward an imminent rate cut.