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Jobs Report Shocks Market: Is the Fed About to Hike Rates Again?

The latest US jobs report for October 2025 shows unexpected strength. Discover what this means for Federal Reserve policy, your loans, and the economy. Read More

The Fed cuts interest rates to bolster job market

The Federal Reserve is making it a little bit cheaper to borrow money. The central bank hopes to prop up the job market. But it's making no promises that rates will fall further in December. Read More

Recession fears mount as Fed says more rate cuts could follow hiring slowdown

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. A sharp slowdown in hiring poses a growing risk to the U.S. economy, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said ... Read More

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

At its October rate-setting gathering, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) lowered its benchmark rate by a quarter of a percentage point to a new target range of 3.75%-4%. That’s the lowest level ... Read More

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

WASHINGTON – 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 ... Read More

Economy growing at 'moderate pace,' Fed says, but weaker labor market justifies rate cut

The Fed on Wednesday said the economy "has been expanding at a moderate pace," but it also said the risks of rising unemployment and "uncertainty about the economic outlook" necessitated a reduction ... Read More

Fed minutes show policymakers remain concerned about inflation as they weigh rate cuts

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday released the minutes from the central bank's monetary policy meeting last month, which showed that while policymakers anticipate further interest rate cuts, they ... Read More

Fed's Powell says economy on firmer footing, QT end in view

NEW YORK, Oct 14 (Reuters) - The U.S. labor market remained mired in its low-hiring, low-firing doldrums through September, though the economy overall "may be on a somewhat firmer trajectory than ... Read More

Fed's Powell Says Economy May Be on Firmer Footing, but Job Market Weak

PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) -The U.S. labor market remained mired in its low-hiring, low-firing doldrums through September, though the economy "may be on a somewhat firmer trajectory than expected," ... Read More

Economists expect faster growth, but weaker job gains, through 2025

The U.S. economy could be on the upswing even if tariffs and stubborn inflation continue to weigh on growth, according to a new analysis. The National Association for Business Economics (NABE) said ... Read More

Week Ahead for FX, Bonds: Eyes on U.S. Government Shutdown, Fed Rate-Cut Prospects

Below are the most important global events likely to affect FX and bond markets in the week starting Oct. 13. Focus remains on developments related to the U.S. government shutdown and any indications ... Read More