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Fed’s Lisa Cook says economy is strong and supports rate cuts

Lisa Cook, a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, reportedly delivered her first policy speech since US President Donald Trump attempted to dismiss her from her position. In the speech, ... 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

The Fed cut rates again, but officials disagree on what comes next. What it means for you

Before Wednesday, economists and markets were betting on a December rate cut. After Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s comments, they aren’t so sure. Read More

Fed's Hammack leans against more rate cuts because of high inflation

Cleveland Federal Reserve President Beth Hammack said on Thursday ongoing high levels of inflation argue against the U.S. central bank cutting interest rates again. Read More

Fed's Waller calls for December rate cut, as hawks press for policy pause

A clutch of Federal Reserve bank presidents on Friday aired their discomfort with the U.S. central bank's decision to cut interest rates this week, even as influential Fed Governor Christopher Waller ... Read More

Will Friday's Delayed CPI Report Derail The Fed's Rate Cut Plans?

Markets continue to price in high odds that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates again next week. The question for Wall Street: Will the delayed consumer inflation report, scheduled for Friday ... Read More

A Fed rate cut is expected and it may save you money. Why most don't care.

The Federal Reserve is expected to lower interest rates again on Oct. 29, but most Americans don't seem to care much, even if lower rates could ultimately save them money, according to personal ... Read More

Why Mortgage Rates Might Not Keep Going Down

Mortgage rates have fallen modestly from their peak above 7% in January. Analysts expect mortgage rates to hold around 6% in 2026, even as the Fed cuts short-term interest rates. Mortgage rates ... Read More

Fed Officials Are Willing To Cut Rates, But Inflation Could Derail Plans

Diccon Hyatt is an experienced financial and economics reporter who has covered the pandemic-era economy in hundreds of stories over the past two years. He's written hundreds of stories breaking down ... 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

Recession fears mount as Fed says more rate cuts could follow hiring slowdown

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. A sharp slowdown in hiring poses a growing risk to the U.S. economy, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said ... Read More