Discount -storey Fed: Companies are preparing personnel reductions if the costs are rising

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Minutes of discount meetings of the Federal Reserve (FED) from April 7, 28 and May 8 revealed that decision -makers are increasingly disturbing in terms of approaching economic effects, mainly from commercial policy in the USA. Despite the generally constant economic conditions, the tariff uncertainty continues to burden business operators who prepare spare plans and leisurely down the rate of investment and expenses.

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In general, the directors of the reserve bank noticed a significant uncertainty about the perspective.

While most directors described the last economic conditions as generally stable, they also expressed concern about the potential impact of trade evolution and other politicians on economic activity, prices and employment.

In the delicate of increased uncertainty, many directors observed consumers and companies become more cautious about their expenditure and future plans.

Several directors commented on the expected price pressure related to tariffs, including higher prices for consumers.

The conditions of the labor market remained fit, and some directors record low turnover and circumscribed exemptions.

Some directors say that companies in their districts have indicated that future personnel reductions may be needed to absorb the costs associated with tariffs and reduce government financing in some sectors.

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