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Financial TimesMonday, 11 May 2026
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Pimco warns war could trigger rate rises as US voters sour on economy
Higher prices pose test for Fed ● Struggle to reach 2% target ● Inflation erodes Trump support, poll shows
The paper links geopolitical conflict directly to domestic monetary policy, framing the economic situation primarily through its impending impact on US political stability and central bank decision-making.
Persistent global conflicts and associated supply chain pressures are complicating the US Federal Reserve's efforts to lower inflation. This sustained economic friction is beginning to erode political support for the incumbent administration ahead of upcoming elections.
“voters sour on economy”
“Focused on macroeconomic stability”
Starmer faces fight for his future after local election pain stokes MPs’ mutiny
Analyses internal party leadership challenges following disappointing regional election results.
Family firms have a surname problem
Repatriation Virus-stricken ship evacuated
A straightforward operational account of a health-related evacuation.
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