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The Fed just cut interest rates for the third-straight time

The Fed said Wednesday afternoon it is trimming its benchmark lending rate by a quarter point, its third such reduction this year. Follow along as Chair Jerome Powell discusses the move. Read More

Federal Reserve cuts key rate, sees healthier economy next year

The Federal Reserve reduced its key interest rate for the third time in a row Wednesday but signaled that it may leave rates unchanged in the coming months. Read More

Inflation Worries Keep the Fed on Alert. Could This Mean No More Interest Rate Cuts Anytime Soon?

While the Fed predicts inflation will moderate in 2026, Chair Jerome Powell still sees price pressures rising early next year as tariffs continue to work their way through the economy. Read More

Fed meeting recap: Central bank cuts rates for a 3rd time — and shows its biggest split in years

The Fed has cut interest rates for the third time in a row at December's meeting. Fed members were the most divided they've been all year. Read More

Jerome Powell says Fed is ‘well-positioned’ to wait and see how the economy evolves after close-call rate cut

Powell described the latest policy move as a difficult decision, which was marked by high dissent among Fed officials. ・He said tariffs are contributing to elevated inflation but expects the impact to ... Read More

Fed may not give Trump his rate cuts, but has set out a positive view of the 2026 economy

By Howard Schneider WASHINGTON, Dec 10 (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Reserve may not give President Donald Trump all the rate cuts he wants, but the view of the economy policymakers included in new ... Read More

Fed lowers rates, but Powell suggests move may be the last of 2025

WASHINGTON — A policy divide within the U.S. central bank and a lack of federal government data may put another interest rate cut out of reach this year, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said on ... Read More

US stocks rise after the Fed cuts rates and hopes build for more

The U.S. stock market is flirting with its all-time high after the Federal Reserve cut its main interest rate to bolster the job market. Read More

I asked ChatGPT what will happen to the economy if the Fed keeps cutting interest rates: Here’s what it said

In mid-September, the U.S. Federal Reserve voted to lower interest rates by a quarter percent, moving the federal funds rate to a target range of 4% to 4.25%. It’s been the first rate drop in nine ... Read More

What to Expect in Markets This Week: Fed Interest Rate Decision and Powell Remarks; Earnings From Oracle, Broadcom

Federal Reserve interest rate decision, Fed Chair Jerome Powell remarks, trade deficit data, earnings from Oracle, Broadcom, GameStop, and Adobe. Read More

Jerome Powell’s era of consensus at the Fed is over

Federal Reserve policymakers are split over whether they should continue cutting interest rates, ending a period of consensus that has defined Chair Jerome Powell’s leadership of the central bank. The ... Read More

Fed rate cut is too little, too late — time to show glum Jerome Powell the door

Commerce Department data and record stock-market highs indicate the US economy is on a tear so far under President Donald Trump. Yes, inflation is still a bit too high at 3% — but under Joe Biden, we ... Read More