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Fed still poised to cut rates, but worries mount over US data vacuum

The Federal Reserve will go into a policy meeting next week with its view of the economy obscured by a U.S. government shutdown that has suspended the release of key data, a less-than-ideal situation ... Read More

‘Most’ Fed officials backed lower interest rates this year. Here’s what they said at their big meeting.

Most Federal Reserve officials believed they would need to cut interest rates “over the remainder of the year” because of a worsening labor market and diminished risks of rising inflation. Read More

The Fed Is Cutting Rates Again—But How Low Is Low Enough?

Economists and Fed officials are divided on the neutral rate, a critical factor that could determine the future of borrowing and economic growth. Read More

Fed's Miran sees Trump economic overhaul driving down rates, others see a risky bet

WASHINGTON, Sept 29 (Reuters) - New Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran's call for big interest rate cuts is based on faith that President Donald Trump's economic plans will quickly lower the rate ... Read More

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

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 more this year. Read More

Government shutdown halts release of economic data. The Fed may be 'flying blind' on interest rates, experts say.

The shutdown could prevent the release of a jobs report on Friday. The government shutdown on Wednesday has halted the release of some major economic data at a wobbly moment for the economy, ... Read More

Federal Reserve Expected To Cut Rates: Here’s How You Can Lock In High Interest Savings

The Federal Reserve is preparing for its September meeting, where the board may decide to cut the federal funds rate in response to rising inflation. If the Fed lowers rates, it could impact savings ... Read More

Interest rate cuts are here. What does that mean for car shoppers?

After waiting for nearly a year, the Federal Reserve has cut interest rates. Here's a look at what that means for someone buying a vehicle. Read More

Hungary's forint falls 1% after economy minister criticises interest rates

Hungary's currency, the forint, fell 1% to 393 against the euro following remarks by Economy Minister Marton Nagy that the country's real interest rate is excessively high, Portfolio.hu reported on ... Read More