Free money and lower rates: Trump's latest ideas are a recipe for more inflation

Business Insider | 10-09-2026 10:02pm |

President Donald Trump has proposed giving $5,000 to all American adults if Republicans win the midterms and has called for lower interest rates. These ideas, similar to pandemic-era policies, could exacerbate inflation, which is already a concern with rising oil prices and borrowing costs. The proposals contrast with efforts to control consumer prices.

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