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Trump’s war on the Fed created a ‘twist steepener’ in the bond market, and it’s hurting the dollar

The dynamic is dragging the dollar lower, in reaction to President Trump’s interference in the Fed, weak growth, and inflation risk, according to analysts at Convera.

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Trump’s war on the Fed created a ‘twist steepener’ in the bond market, and it’s hurting the dollar

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