Economy News Fed Rate Cuts Are Often A Warning Sign For The Economy That Might Not Be The Case This Time Around

Fed's December rate cut looks increasingly like a toss-up

Citing worries about inflation and signs of relative stability in the labor market after two U.S. interest rate cuts this year, a growing number of Federal Reserve policymakers are signaling reticence ... Read More

The Fed Is Increasingly Torn Over a December Rate Cut

As data went dark from the government shutdown, inflation hawks pushed to pause rate cuts at a contentious October meeting. The divide might not end soon. Read More

5 big myths about upcoming Fed rate cuts

Federal Reserve rate cuts often spark widespread speculation and misunderstanding about their immediate effects on the economy and personal finances. Despite common beliefs, these cuts do not always ... Read More

What happens if the Fed cuts rates before Christmas Eve?

Explore how a pre-Christmas Fed rate cut could ripple through markets, influence home loans, impact the dollar and shape holiday spending. Read More

Uncertainty Grows as Fed Officials Diverge on Rate Cuts

Mixed signals from Fed officials show deep divisions on another rate cut in December as inflation lingers and key data remains missing. Read More

Fed policymakers divided over need for more rate cuts

U.S. central bankers who have supported two interest rate cuts this year signaled on Monday divergent views on the need for more, underscoring the challenge for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell as ... Read More

Growth is slowing, and inflation is easing. More Fed rate cuts are the right response.

Inflation is on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's radar, but isn't the central bank's biggest concern right now. The slowdown in job creation since January suggests the economy is not running as ... Read More

Fed Cuts Rates Again, Signals Caution

The Federal Reserve lowered interest rates for the second meeting in a row, trimming the federal funds rate by a quarter point and setting a new target range of 3.75% to 4%. The move shows continued ... 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 key rate again to support slowing economy

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate Wednesday for a second time this year as it seeks to shore up economic growth and hiring even as inflation stays elevated. “Job gains ... Read More

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

WASHINGTON (AP) — 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 ... Read More

Future Fed Rate Cuts ‘Far’ From Certain After Divided Meeting

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates for the second time this year, although Chair Jerome Powell said a third cut is “not a foregone conclusion.” WSJ’s Nick Timiraos explains the central bank’s ... Read More