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Trump's bid to lower interest rates fails as borrowing costs soar

President Donald Trump's efforts to lower interest rates have been unsuccessful, with rates on U.S. Treasury bonds reaching near two-decade highs. Despite public pressure on the Federal Reserve and claims of a booming economy, inflation remains high, and borrowing costs have increased. Factors contributing to this include the ongoing war in Iran, Trump's tariffs, and financing for AI data centers, all of which have negatively impacted affordability and are creating challenges for Republicans heading into the midterm elections. AI

IMPACT AI data center financing is cited as a contributing factor to rising interest rates, potentially impacting future AI infrastructure investments.

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Trump's bid to lower interest rates fails as borrowing costs soar

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Josh Boak, The Associated Press ·

    Trump promised ‘rocket fuel.’ The economy got a ‘big yawn’ housing bill and higher debt than defense costs instead

    Trump promised rate cuts; instead 10-year Treasury yields topped 4.7% and 30-year mortgage rates sit at 6.66%.