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Is the Federal Reserve likely to cut interest rates in December? Here's what economists say.

The government's latest jobs data could affect whether Federal Reserve officials continue their push to ease borrowing costs. Read More

September Jobs Report Injects More Uncertainty Into Fed’s December Decision

Policymakers at the central bank are at odds over the need to cut interest rates for a third straight meeting, as inflation picks up again and the labor market slows down. Read More

Sharp disagreements over economy threaten Federal Reserve interest rate cut

What was once seen as a near-certain cut in interest rates next month now looks more like a coin flip as Federal Reserve officials sharply disagree over the economy’s health and whether stubborn infla ... Read More

New CPI data resets December Fed interest rate cut

Inflation is not as hot at the moment. Hence, your wallet and your portfolio could be getting an extra special year-end bonus. New softer-than-expected inflation data boosted expectations that the ... Read More

Fed official forecasts huge economic shift coming soon

A growing number of Fed officials have been warning that inflation remains “too high” and could derail progress toward the central bank’s 2% goal. And the government shutdown means the Fed will be ... Read More

What happens if the Fed cuts rates before Christmas Eve?

Explore how a pre-Christmas Fed rate cut could ripple through markets, influence home loans, impact the dollar and shape holiday spending. Read More

Fed Cuts Rates; Uncertainty Ahead

As expected, the Federal Reserve proceeded with another interest rate cut of 0.25 percentage points at today’s meeting. This continues the round of cuts begun at the FOMC meeting in September, which ... Read More

Slowdown in US hiring suggests economy still needs rate cuts, Fed's Powell says

WASHINGTON (AP) — A sharp slowdown in hiring poses a growing risk to the U.S. economy, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Tuesday, a sign that the Fed will likely cut its key interest rate twice ... Read More

OPINION: The Fed Must Act Now – Before the Job Market Cracks

America’s labor market is flashing red, and the Federal Reserve is watching the light change instead of hitting the brakes. Job openings have fallen to 7.26 million, the lowest level in 4½ years. Read More

Fed cuts interest rates for second time this year amid labor market weakness

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday announced its second interest rate cut of this year as policymakers moved to support the labor market despite inflation remaining above the central bank's target. Fed ... Read More

Federal Reserve faces dilemma amid expected rate cut decision

The Federal Reserve is set to announce its next interest rate decision on Wednesday and the monetary policy meeting comes as the economy is facing a weakening labor market as well as elevated ... Read More

Fed's tone suggests 'heightened concern' about economy

In a widely anticipated decision, the Federal Reserve has cut interest rates for the second time in two months. This cut lowers the federal funds rate to a target range of 3.75% to 4%. The FOMC ... Read More