Trump calls for interest rate cut after jobs figures raise hike bets

The president's remarks came as stronger-than-expected jobs figures added to growing expectations that rates could be increased. Donald Trump has called for interest rates to be cut later this month, claiming higher rates put the US at a "very unfair disadvantage" [1].

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1. bbc.co.uk · Trump calls for interest rate cut after jobs figures raise hike bets Sep 4, 2026
2. housingwire.com · Trump threatens trade halt if Fed does not cut rates Sep 4, 2026
3. cnbc.com · Trump doubles down on threat to halt trade with top partners unless Fed cuts rates Sep 4, 2026
4. nytimes.com · Trump Threatens to Halt Some Trade Unless the Fed Cuts Rates Sep 4, 2026
5. click2houston.com · Average rate on a 30-year mortgage climbs to highest level in 13 months Sep 3, 2026

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