Amazon and Meta are up, respectively, 7% and 6%.

The uncertainty is brutal for businesses across sectors.

Even-keeled Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell said last week that tariffs would slow growth and raise prices.

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Its a perfect time to lower interest rates.

If he doesnt, is it the end?

No, its not.

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But it would be good timing.

It could have taken place earlier.