Economy News Sticky Inflation In A Key Part Of The U S Economy Is The Biggest Barrier To Fed Rate Cuts

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

Federal Reserve issues 2nd rate cut of 2025

The rate went from 4.1% to about 3.9%. The central bank had cranked its rate to roughly 5.3% in 2023 and 2024 to combat the biggest inflation spike in four decades Big picture view: The Fed stayed ... Read More

I Asked ChatGPT What More Fed Rate Cuts Mean for the Economy — Here’s What It Said

The Federal Reserve finally lowered interest rates in September, cutting its benchmark lending rate by a quarter of a point to a new range of 4% to 4.25%. It was the first rate cut in 2025. Many ... Read More

Fed slashes key rate despite high inflation

WASHINGTON -- 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. But Fed Chair ... Read More

1 Trade to Play Sticky Inflation and Powell’s Fed Rate Cut Warning Now

March U.S. Treasury note (ZNH26) futures present a selling opportunity on more price weakness. See on the daily bar chart for March U.S. Treasury note futures that prices are trending down. A minor ... Read More

Bank of Canada cuts key interest rate again amid U.S. tariff pressures

The Bank of Canada on Wednesday cut its overnight interest rate by 25 basis points, as widely expected for a second consecutive time, to support an economy facing pressure from U.S. tariffs. The bank ... Read More