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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

Employment Report Doesn't Settle The Fed's Rate Cut Debate

The U.S. added 119,000 jobs in September, but mixed data left markets uncertain whether the Fed will cut rates in December. Read More

Fed Debate Heats Up: Cut Interest Rates to Save Jobs or Hold Firm Against Inflation?

A divided Fed faces tough choices ahead of its December meeting—cut rates to support jobs or hold firm to fight stubborn inflation. Read More

Fed Is Likely to Cut Rates Again as ‘Insurance’ Against a Weakening Economy

With the job market cooling and inflation still about a percentage point above the central bank’s 2% target, Fed officials have sought to balance both sides of their dual mandate by moving cautiously ... Read More

What happens to mortgage rates now that the Fed cut rates? Here's what's happened previously.

After weeks of anticipation, the Federal Reserve trimmed its benchmark interest rate today, dropping the benchmark rate by another 25 basis points, marking its second rate cut of 2025. The move, which ... 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

Fed likely to cut rates again despite 'no risk-free' path for policy, analysts say

As upside inflation pressures fade and job growth weakens, the Federal Reserve appears poised to cut short-term interest rates again on Oct. 29 at the end of its two-day meeting complicated by missing ... Read More

The Fed makes a second interest rate cut. Here’s what will — and won’t — change for your money.

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates again for the second straight meeting, a sign that officials are more focused on safeguarding the job market and shielding the economy from a recession than ... Read More