Investors are expecting the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates, arguing that the ongoing U.S.-China trade war is threatening to slow down the global economy.
is a risk to the American economy because it could end up hurting manufacturers and consumers.
She added: "Of course, we have the elephant in the room, which are these tariffs and the unpredictable nature of them."The former central banker cited several indicators, such as business investments and demand for U.S.-made goods, that have shown signs of moderating.
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