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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 ... Read More

Inflation and unemployment pressures put Fed in tight corner: Morgan Stanley

Michael Gapen of Morgan Stanley highlights concerns over Fed independence and shares his views on the potential choice of a new Fed Chair. He says AI’s impact on the labor force has so far been ... Read More

Under Trump, the Fed is more divided than it’s been in years

The Fed is more divided than it’s been in years, split over how to respond to an economy that is demanding opposite policy moves. Read More

Fed's Barkin looks forward to more economic clarity as data flow resumes

Richmond Federal Reserve President Thomas Barkin said on Tuesday he hopes coming data and ongoing community interviews will help clarify where the economy is heading, with U.S. central bank ... Read More

Fed's Waller Backs Rate Cut In December Amid Weakening Labor Market: 'Not Worried About Inflation Accelerating'

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller argued for "continuing rate cuts" on Monday, stating he supports cutting the Fed’s policy rate at its next meeting in December to manage risks from a ... Read More

Powell Wraps Up Press Conference, Notes ‘Pretty Challenging Situation’ from Conflicting Inflation and Labor Market Risks

U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell after the press conference following the Fed’s interest rate cut Wednesday. (Kevin Lamarque/Reuters) Jerome Powell wraps up his post-meeting press by noting ... Read More

Fed Vice Chair Says Economic Trade-Offs Justify Lowering Rates Slowly

Philip Jefferson offered a case study in the central bank’s predicament Monday, acknowledging the risk of stubborn inflation and weaker employment conditions—dueling threats that call for opposing ... Read More

Fed cuts US interest rates again despite 'flying blind'

The US Federal Reserve pushed forward with an interest rate cut as inflation fears continue to take a backseat to concerns about a stalling labour market. It came despite the US government shutdown, ... 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

Fed cuts rates as shutdown clouds economic dashboard

The Federal Reserve cut its interest rate target on Wednesday for the second time since President Donald Trump entered his second term, a further move toward easing monetary policy. After a two-day ... Read More