Boston Fed Warns of Inflation Surge and Growth Slowdown from Tariffs
The president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston issued a sobering warning on April 11, 2025, forecasting higher inflation and slower economic growth due to ongoing tariffs. Speaking at a financial conference, the official cited tariffs’ disruptive impact on supply chains and consumer prices, projecting inflation to rise from 3.2% in 2025 to 4.0% in 2026—a 25% jump. GDP growth, meanwhile, is expected to slump from 2.0% to 1.5%, with unemployment ticking up from 4.5% to 5.0%. These projections align with market reactions, including today’s stock declines and gold’s surge, as businesses face higher import costs and reduced export competitiveness. The Fed may respond with tighter policy, adding pressure on an already strained economy.
Insight:
The Boston Fed’s outlook highlights tariffs as a double-edged sword—protecting domestic industries but risking stagflation. Investors might explore inflation-protected securities or sectors like healthcare, less tied to trade volatility, to weather this storm.
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- bubbly9·04-14Wow, such insightful analysis! [Wow]1Report