'The economy's breaking': Economists say Fed cut interest rate to manage 'risk' of Trump

After the Federal Reserve announced a slight reduction in the interest rate, several prominent economists observed that the nation's central bank was making noticeable moves in direct response to ... Read More

Here's why rate cuts might not end up boosting the economy

Fed rate cuts could cut into retirees' income and spark hesitancy among borrowers in the US, JPMorgan Asset Management's David Kelly said. Read More

Fed cuts rates as plunging job gains trigger alarm for economy

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates Wednesday for the first time this year as the central bank attempts to ease pressure on the weakening U.S. job market. The Federal Open Market Committee ... Read More

Fed rate cuts could set stage for broader US stock gains

The resumption of monetary easing by the U.S. central bank could add to and broaden Wall Street's rally, investors say, though such a boost might already be priced in and could depend on whether lower ... Read More

Fed Cuts Interest Rate For First Time Since December

The Federal Reserve has cut its key interest rate, reducing borrowing costs in an effort to boost hiring and prevent a surge of unemployment. Read More

Why the Fed’s rate cut might not boost the economy

Not in recent years, however. Pay close attention to this history when analyzing the Federal Reserve’s imminent interest-rate decision. The yield curve is likely to become even more upwardly sloping ... Read More

Hassett calls Fed rate move ‘prudent’ despite Trump’s call for steeper cuts

President Trump’s top economic adviser praised the Federal Reserve for making a “prudent” decision on interest rates Thursday, despite the president’s calls for a much ... Read More

Trump says Fed rate cuts will make a solid US economy even better. Is he right?

Though Trump wants rate cuts, he appears to disagree with the Fed on why the timing is right, said Paul Ashworth, chief North America economist for Capital Economics. In August, Trump ordered the ... Read More

Takeaways: If you’re confused about what’s next for the US economy, so is the Fed

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday lowered interest rates for the first time since December to support America’s faltering labor market. However, the economy’s path forward looks murky, according to the ... Read More

Fed's Williams Sees Gradual Rate Cuts but Lets Data Drive When They'll Happen

NEW YORK (Reuters) -Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams said on Thursday a gradual lowering in short-term borrowing costs is likely to happen over time if the economy meets his ... Read More

Dismal August Jobs Report Offers Rate-Cut Relief: What the Experts Are Saying

The August jobs report came in weaker than expected, signaling a massive slowdown in the labor market. This is good news for those who want the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates, with a ... Read More

Fed officials struggle to explain slowing economy, adding to the sense a rate cut is coming

Fed governor Christopher Waller was one of four central bank officials to highlight slow growth this week. For months, Federal Reserve officials have concentrated most of their commentary on the ... Read More