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Stronger Economy Halts Fed’s December Rate Cut

Job growth and recent inflation data show the U.S. economy is stronger than expected, hiring remains healthy and inflation has ticked up. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s resistance to sharply ... Read More

The economy muddled along during the shutdown, the Fed found. Is another rate cut on tap?

Just two weeks before a pivotal meeting, the Federal Reserve said the U.S. economy has been just muddling along as of late. Read More

Stocks Settle Higher as US Economic News Lifts Fed Rate Cut Expectations

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Tuesday closed up by +0.91%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI) (DIA) closed up by +1.43%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed up by +0.58%. December E ... Read More

Fed governor says current economy is 'calling for large interest rate cuts' to help job market

Fed governor Stephen Miran calls for large interest rate cuts, warning that current policy is "holding the economy back" and pushing unemployment higher. Read More

To Cut Or Not To Cut? December U.S. Fed Rate Expectations

The chances of a U.S. Fed rate cut in December have been on the rise, but will Jerome Powell deliver and what rate moves can investors expect in 2026? Read More

A December Fed Cut Is in Play Again—But What Would It Really Mean for Mortgage Rates?

Markets are predicting a Fed rate cut in December, but its impact on mortgage rates is far from certain. Here’s what house hunters should know right now. Read More

Legendary Investor Forecasts Another Fed Rate Cut In December Amid Economic Instability

In the midst of the current economic turbulence, Bill Gross, a seasoned bond manager on Wall Street, has made a bold prediction about the Federal Reserve's upcoming actions. 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 contended that the risks of rising unemployment and "uncertainty about the economic outlook" necessitated a ... Read More

US dollar set for worst week since July as Fed rate cut looms

The U.S. dollar was heading for its worst weekly performance since late July on Friday as traders increased bets that the Federal Reserve will cut rates again next month. Read More

Fed Issues Second Rate Cut as Political Gridlock, Tariffs Impact Economy

The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday announced its second straight quarter-point interest rate cut to hedge against growing labor market risks, in a meeting that highlighted growing divisions among ... Read More