
Credit Crunch: France, Tariffs, Fed, UK: Credit Always Resilient
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Navigating Economic Turbulence
This chapter examines the challenges of lending to loss-making entities while exploring the Federal Reserve's cautious approach to interest rate cuts influenced by conflicting economic indicators. It highlights the tension between weakening job data and persistent inflation, considering the implications for monetary policy. The discussion further delves into the bond market dynamics, the outlook for the U.S. dollar, and international currency considerations affecting credit markets.
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